Wayland, Michigan
Wayland: City in Michigan, United States
About
Wayland is a city located in the county of Allegan in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,088 and a population density of 394 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,473 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Wayland
| Population : | 3,473 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Allegan County |
| Postal code : | 49348 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 269 |
| Area : | 7.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 771 feet / 235 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 23:39:23 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 443 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayland is located at 42°40'26"N 85°38'41"W (42.6739200, -85.6447400).
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Demographics
The population of Wayland increased by 11.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,088 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,097 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,108 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,117 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,166 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,208 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,262 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,343 | 2.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,385 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,441 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,473 | 0.92% | estimation process |
People born in Wayland (1)
American softball player and coach Jessica Merchant was born in Wayland
Schools in Wayland
College & universities near Wayland, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169479 | Davenport University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49512-9396 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wayland, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wayland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wayland Post Office | Wayland (MI) | 49348 |
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- Wayland , Massachusetts town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts with a population of 13,722 people.
- Wayland , New York city in New York, United States of America with a population of 2,124 people.
- Wayland , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 930 people.
- Wayland , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 506 people.
- Wayland , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 373 people.
Other cities in Allegan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegan County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Holland | 26,033 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Mount Pleasant | 24,274 | City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States |
| Dorr | 7,925 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Otsego | 5,923 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Allegan | 4,749 | City in Michigan |
| Lee | 4,288 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Plainwell | 3,774 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Saugatuck | 3,408 | City in Allegan County in the U. |
| Overisel | 3,025 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Fillmore | 2,770 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Ganges | 2,689 | Township of Michigan |
| Watson | 2,203 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Hamilton | 1,457 | Township in Allegan County, Michigan |
| Fennville | 1,434 | City in Allegan County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Douglas | 1,354 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Gibson | 1,165 | Township in Bay County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Wayland distances to largest Michigan cities
