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of 2000, there were 3,939 people, 1,466 households, and 1,027 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,363.8 inhabitants per square mile (526.6/km). There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 550.8 per square mile (212.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.75%
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
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The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
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The area began changing under pressure of European-American development. By 1826 the land had been surveyed for settlement in United States style. Colonel Isaac Barnes, attracted by the extensive forests of pine and hardwoods, purchased a tract of land along the
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In 1837, the Barnes family arrived and began clearing the land for farming, and by the 1840s, several more families had settled in the area. This growth brought enough children to the area to justify building the first American-style school in 1844.
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tribe in Michigan. The tribe lived in settled villages, hunted game, and farmed and harvested corn and wild rice, in addition to making maple sugar tree sap. The tribe is federally recognized and is headquartered in nearby
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was 1,368.8 inhabitants per square mile (528.5/km). There were 1,751 housing units at an average density of 587.6 per square mile (226.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0%
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 41,852, and the median income for a family was $ 50,298. Males had a median income of $ 35,811 versus $ 25,786 for females. The
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There were 1,466 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were
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and began operating a mill producing lumber and wooden shingles, giving the area its first name, Lumberton.
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There were 1,555 households, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were
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of 2010, there were 4,079 people, 1,555 households, and 1,051 families residing in the city. The
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for the city was $ 18,077. About 6.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the
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About two hundred years ago, the area now known as Wayland, Michigan was inhabited by the
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wayland, Michigan
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The area was officially named Wayland in 1868 after a town in
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In 1855 a road was built to connect the two larger towns of
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forms the western boundary of the city. The city is home to
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Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Reservation
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public education is provided by Wayland Union Schools.
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as well as several local restaurants and businesses.
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The population was 4,435 at the 143:0.04 sq mi (0.12 km) 135:2.96 sq mi (7.67 km) 127:3.01 sq mi (7.79 km) 13: 1545:Cities in Allegan County, Michigan 1459:Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians 1167: 1074:Municipalities and communities of 985:"Census of Population and Housing" 857: 395: 14: 1566: 1027: 798: 793: 1034:City of Wayland official website 809: 38: 1550:1868 establishments in Michigan 381: 172:1,497.30/sq mi (578.05/km) 16:City in Michigan, United States 935: 917: 884: 805:Roads and freeways in Michigan 714: 658: 1: 905:. United States Census Bureau 845:. 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Index

City
Location of Wayland, Michigan
42°40′28″N 85°38′44″W / 42.67444°N 85.64556°W / 42.67444; -85.64556
Country
State
Michigan
County
Allegan
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code
269
FIPS code
GNIS
www.cityofwayland.org
Allegan County
U.S. state
Michigan
2020 census
Wayland Township
Leighton Township
U.S. Route 131
OpenRoad Brewery,
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band
Pottawatomi
Native American

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