Demographics & People — Wayland, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,430 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
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| Median Age | 34.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,718 |
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| Family Households | 1,097 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,895 |
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| Black or African American | 131 |
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| Asian | 62 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 263 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,296 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,018 |
| Dutch | 984 |
| Irish | 614 |
| Other groups | 557 |
| English | 397 |
| Polish | 352 |
| American | 225 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| French (except Basque) | 93 |
Language
| English Only | 3,970 |
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| Spanish | 98 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,125 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 191 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,333 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wayland, Michigan.
