Wayland, MI Demographics

A map of Wayland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,957	3,849	88.8%	86.8%
Hispanic	242	213	5.4%	4.8%
Black	112	57	2.5%	1.3%
Multiracial	84	226	1.9%	5.1%
Asian	62	22	1.4%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	68	0.0%	1.5%

Wayland, Michigan has an estimated population of 4,457, a less than 1% change from the 4,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wayland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wayland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wayland, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wayland is ranked the 193rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wayland was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wayland's White Population

3,957 residents of Wayland, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wayland is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Wayland ranks 504th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Wayland's population has increased from 86.8% to 88.8%.

Wayland is more White than neighboring Hopkins (86.4% White), Martin (78.8% White), and Cutlerville (59.8% White). Wayland is less White than neighboring Dorr (92.8% White), and Byron Center (91.7% White).

Wayland's Black Population

112 residents of Wayland, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wayland is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Wayland ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.5%. Black residents' share of Wayland's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.5%.

Wayland is more Black than neighboring Dorr (1.8% Black), Hopkins (0% Black), and Byron Center (0.3% Black). Wayland is less Black than neighboring Martin (3.3% Black), and Cutlerville (11.5% Black).

Wayland's Asian Population

62 residents of Wayland, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wayland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Wayland ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 181.8%. Asian residents' share of Wayland's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Wayland is more Asian than neighboring Dorr (0% Asian), Hopkins (1.2% Asian), and Martin (0% Asian). Wayland is less Asian than neighboring Byron Center (2.5% Asian), and Cutlerville (6.9% Asian).

Wayland's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Wayland, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wayland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Wayland ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wayland's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.4%.

Wayland is more Hispanic than neighboring Dorr (1.6% Hispanic), Hopkins (2.7% Hispanic), and Byron Center (1.1% Hispanic). Wayland is less Hispanic than neighboring Martin (10.4% Hispanic), and Cutlerville (15.5% Hispanic).

Wayland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wayland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wayland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wayland ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wayland's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Wayland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dorr (0.8% Native American/Other), Hopkins (0.3% Native American/Other), Martin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cutlerville (0.5% Native American/Other).

Wayland's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Wayland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wayland is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wayland ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wayland's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.9%.

Wayland is less Multiracial than neighboring Dorr (2.9% Multiracial), Hopkins (9.4% Multiracial), Martin (6.9% Multiracial), Byron Center (4.5% Multiracial), and Cutlerville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.