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The City of Wayland had a population of 4,457 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Wayland is located at latitude 42.6739 and longitude -85.6447 in Allegan County. The formal boundaries for the City of Wayland encompass a land area of 2.98 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Allegan County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Wayland has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,457 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,505 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,464 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,431 |
| Median Home Value | $207,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,792 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,182 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 479 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 131 (7.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,661 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 1,108 (66.7%) |
The table below compares Wayland to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 193 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 204 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 200 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 319 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 370 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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