Wayland, Iowa facts for kids
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Wayland, Iowa
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Location of Wayland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 964 |
| • Density | 906.02/sq mi (349.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52654
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-82965 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397231 |
Wayland is a small village located in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 964 people lived there.
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History of Wayland
Wayland was first known as Crooked Creek. It became a voting area on October 5, 1840. The first person buried here was John Bullock in 1838. He had come to the area in 1837 as a surveyor.
A post office was needed next. Rufus M. Pickell, a local leader and blacksmith, became the postmaster on February 3, 1843. He managed mail for the land east of the Skunk River and south of Crooked Creek.
A church was built in 1844. It was a small log cabin Methodist Church. From 1851 to 1880, the town was called Marshall.
In 1856, Christian Roth Sr. built a brewery on his land. It cost over $4,000 to build. The brewery made about 10 barrels a day and was very successful. However, new laws in 1884 caused it to close.
The name Marshall caused problems. Mail often got mixed up with Marshall in Henry County and Marshalltown, Iowa. So, in 1879, the smaller town of Marshall (which is now Wayland) decided to change its name. In 1880, it became Wayland.
Geography of Wayland
Wayland is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 171 | — |
| 1900 | 394 | +130.4% |
| 1910 | 550 | +39.6% |
| 1920 | 637 | +15.8% |
| 1930 | 625 | −1.9% |
| 1940 | 576 | −7.8% |
| 1950 | 600 | +4.2% |
| 1960 | 597 | −0.5% |
| 1970 | 702 | +17.6% |
| 1980 | 720 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 838 | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 945 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 966 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 964 | −0.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census showed that 964 people lived in Wayland. There were 403 households and 261 families. The village had about 906 people per square mile (349.9 per square kilometer).
Most people in Wayland were White (92.8%). About 1.6% were from other races, and 4.9% were from two or more races. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.8% of households had children under 18. Many households (50.6%) were married couples living together. The average age in Wayland was 45.9 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 966 people living in Wayland. There were 396 households and 268 families. The population density was about 956 people per square mile (369 per square kilometer).
Most people were White (95.5%). About 1.1% were African American, and 0.9% were Asian. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.0% of households had children under 18. Many (54.0%) were married couples. The average age was 47.1 years. About 21.7% of residents were under 18.
Education in Wayland
The WACO Community School District runs the public schools in Wayland.
WACO High School History
WACO High School started in 1962 in Olds. It moved to Wayland in 1989. WACO stands for the communities of Wayland, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, and Olds. Ainsworth is no longer part of the school district.
The school's mascot is the Warrior, and their colors are powder blue and white. The elementary school for the district is in Crawfordsville.
Before WACO, Wayland had its own high school. It was located where Bomber Field is now, behind the fire department. Their first mascot was the Dutchman, with orange and navy blue colors. In the late 1940s, the mascot changed to the Bombers (like the B-25 plane), and the colors became purple and white. The school had its first football team in 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Wayland (Iowa) para niños
