Wayland, IA is a small town of 1,765 with a population density of 33 people per square mile. It has the distinction of being part of the US, where population density is much higher at 93 people per square mile. Being such a small town, Wayland, IA has few businesses and attractions. Local businesses include Daley's Place-N-Grill, Dave’s Barber Shop, Wapsi Valley Meats and Grocery Store, as well as two gas stations. For year-round outdoor activities residents can enjoy fishing or ice fishing in nearby lakes. Other local organizations include The Wayland Lions Club and Wayland Volunteer Fire Department. Sporting events popular locally are high school football games that take place at the high school football field every fall.
The population in Wayland (zip 52654) is 1,765. There are 34 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wayland (zip 52654) is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wayland (zip 52654) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wayland (zip 52654)
- 47.3% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Wayland (zip 52654)
- 93.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander