Wayland, MA is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 13,859 people and a population density of 912 people per square mile. It is located about 20 miles west of Boston and has easy access to both downtown Boston and the surrounding areas, making it an ideal place for people who want to be close to the city but still enjoy the benefits of living in a suburban community. The town offers year-round outdoor activities including hiking trails, biking paths, swimming pools, fishing spots, golf courses and disc golf courses. There are also several local businesses such as Wayland Town Center and Wayland Farmers Market offering unique shopping opportunities as well as restaurants and cafes. Other organizations include the Wayland Historical Society which preserves the history of this small town and hosts special events throughout the year. Local sporting events include youth basketball leagues throughout the winter and fall seasons as well as a summer baseball tournament held every August.
The population in Wayland is 13,859. There are 921 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wayland is 43.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wayland is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wayland
- 66.0% are married
- 5.8% are divorced
- 44.6% are married with children
- 4.6% have children, but are single
Race in Wayland
- 82.5% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 11.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander