Wayland, NY Demographics

A map of Wayland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,931	1,573	96.2%	93.6%
Multiracial	30	64	1.5%	3.8%
Native American/Other	20	16	1.0%	1.0%
Hispanic	16	15	0.8%	0.9%
Black	10	6	0.5%	0.4%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Wayland, New York has an estimated population of 2,007, a large increase from the 1,680 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 New York 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 12.2% in 2020 and 7.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wayland is ranked the 620th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 687th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wayland's White Population

1,931 residents of Wayland, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wayland is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Wayland ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's White population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of Wayland's population has increased from 93.6% to 96.2%.

Wayland is more White than neighboring Springwater (90.6% White), Dansville (91.5% White), Websters Crossing (49.5% White), and Cohocton (96.1% White). Wayland is less White than neighboring Cumminsville (100% White).

Wayland's Black Population

10 residents of Wayland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wayland is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Wayland ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Wayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Wayland is more Black than neighboring Websters Crossing (0% Black), and Cumminsville (0% Black). Wayland is less Black than neighboring Dansville (1.1% Black), and Cohocton (1.2% Black).

Wayland's Asian Population

0 residents of Wayland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wayland is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Wayland ranks 1031st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wayland is less Asian than neighboring Springwater (0.3% Asian), and Dansville (2.1% Asian).

Wayland's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Wayland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wayland is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wayland ranks 1210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Wayland is more Hispanic than neighboring Springwater (0% Hispanic), Websters Crossing (0% Hispanic), Cohocton (0.1% Hispanic), and Cumminsville (0% Hispanic).

Wayland's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Wayland, or 1.0% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wayland ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wayland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Wayland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springwater (0% Native American/Other), Dansville (0% Native American/Other), Websters Crossing (0% Native American/Other), Cohocton (0% Native American/Other), and Cumminsville (0% Native American/Other).

Wayland's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Wayland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wayland is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wayland ranks 515th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wayland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wayland's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.5%.

Wayland is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumminsville (0% Multiracial). Wayland is less Multiracial than neighboring Springwater (8.6% Multiracial), Dansville (4.5% Multiracial), Websters Crossing (50.5% Multiracial), and Cohocton (2.6% 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.