Wayland City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 945 people, 373 households, and 265 families living in the city. The population density was 1097 people per square mile (423.55/kmē), it is Iowa's 277th most densely populated city. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 448.8 per square mile (173.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 122.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 134.2 females. The median age of the city's population was 42.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Wayland City was 38.8 and 45.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.74% American Indian, 0.74% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.11% from two or more races and 0.11% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35667, it is Iowa's 389th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $40909, it is Iowa's 536th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15717, making its Iowa's 610th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $20909, Males had a median income of $26917 versus $14821 for females.
In 2000, 231 pupils and students, of which 110 are male and 121 are female, 24.44% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 12 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 109 elementary school, 81 high school and 19 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 945 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 948 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 944 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 945 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 934 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 936 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 930 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 931 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 921 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 928 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 926 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 61 | 48 | 109 |
| High school | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland city, Iowa | $35667 | $40909 | $15717 |
| Henry County, Iowa | $39087 | $46985 | $18192 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |