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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

439

Median Agei

50.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.6%433

Two or More

1.1%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%6

High School Diploma

56.1%230

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%35

Some College (1+ yr)

12%49

Associate's Degree

14.6%60

Bachelor's Degree

1.7%7

Doctorate

0.7%3

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

2.4%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$383

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.9%182

Renter-Occupied

16.1%35

Total Units

257

Homeownership

83.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.4%28

$50K–$100K

30.8%56

$100K–$150K

4.9%9

$150K–$200K

1.1%2

$200K–$300K

47.8%87

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

4.7%12

1990–1999

12.5%32

1980–1989

5.4%14

1970–1979

7%18

1960–1969

8.6%22

1950–1959

10.5%27

1940–1949

8.2%21

1939 or earlier

43.2%111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.1%139

Electricity

26.7%58

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%14

Wood

1.8%4

No Fuel

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$22,455

Mean Household Incomei

$38,468

Per Capita Incomei

$25,044

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%21

$10K–$15K

0.5%1

$15K–$20K

2.3%5

$20K–$25K

39.6%86

$25K–$30K

2.3%5

$30K–$35K

10.6%23

$35K–$40K

2.8%6

$45K–$50K

0.9%2

$50K–$60K

8.8%19

$60K–$75K

10.6%23

$75K–$100K

9.2%20

$125K–$150K

2.3%5

$150K–$200K

0.5%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$244/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

98 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes59% occupied$244/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $22,455/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $7K/yr

82%

Very low income$7K–$11K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77%Insured

23%Uninsured