Demographics & People — Wayland, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,817 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 640 |
| Family Households | 441 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,783 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 572 |
| German | 508 |
| Irish | 384 |
| English | 217 |
| Italian | 136 |
| Other groups | 124 |
| American | 120 |
| French (except Basque) | 47 |
| Dutch | 39 |
| Scottish | 37 |
Language
| English Only | 1,717 |
| Spanish | 13 |
| Population 5+ | 1,733 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
| Population 18+ | 1,217 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wayland, New York.