Wayland, IA Demographics

The total population of Wayland is estimated to be 1,148 with 503 males (43.82%) and 645 females (56.18%). There are 142 more females than males in Wayland.
The median household income in Wayland was $71,498 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,982(5.90%) from $67,516 in 2020. This income is 95.83% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Wayland sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $86,022. Overall, the median household income for the city of Wayland stands at $71,498.
In Wayland, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,829 for males and $25,371 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $57,860 for males and $42,186 for females.
In Wayland, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $71,498.
In 2022, the population of Wayland was 950, a 1.14% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wayland's population was 961, an increase of 0.10% compared to a population of 960 in 2020.
The median age in Wayland, IA is 45.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.78% were under the age of 15, 17.78% aged 15 to 29, 45.16% aged 30 to 64, 17.27% aged 65 to 84, and 2.02% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Wayland population: 93.34% are White, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 6.57% are multiracial.