Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wayland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,457

Median Agei

34.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%3,957

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%242

Black

2.5%112

Two or More

1.9%84

Asian

1.4%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%182

High School Diploma

32.2%894

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%253

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%285

Associate's Degree

11.4%315

Bachelor's Degree

21%581

Master's Degree

3.3%91

Professional Degree

0.9%24

Doctorate

0.4%12

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

25.5%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,400

Median Renti

$1,160

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.2%1,182

Renter-Occupied

28.8%479

Total Units

1,792

Homeownership

71.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

17%201

$50K–$100K

3.9%46

$100K–$150K

3%36

$150K–$200K

22.4%265

$200K–$300K

40.9%483

$300K–$500K

12.3%145

$500K–$1M

0.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

254

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8.5%153

2000–2009

12.9%231

1990–1999

17.9%320

1980–1989

14.3%257

1970–1979

4.5%81

1960–1969

6%107

1950–1959

8.6%155

1940–1949

7.4%133

1939 or earlier

19.8%355

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.4%1,419

Electricity

9.8%163

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%52

No Fuel

1.6%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,464

Mean Household Incomei

$88,441

Per Capita Incomei

$34,431

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

2,404

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%35

$10K–$15K

0.8%14

$15K–$20K

0.5%9

$20K–$25K

1.9%32

$25K–$30K

2%33

$30K–$35K

7.1%118

$35K–$40K

4.4%73

$40K–$45K

2.6%43

$45K–$50K

6.8%113

$50K–$60K

4.2%70

$60K–$75K

18.1%301

$75K–$100K

17.8%295

$100K–$125K

11.3%188

$125K–$150K

10.8%179

$150K–$200K

7.2%120

$200K+

2.3%38

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1373.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,314

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,319

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

186(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured