Wayland, Missouri
City · Population 417 · #501 in Missouri
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About Wayland
Set in the northern part of Missouri, Wayland is a tiny community counting 417 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wayland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 622 residents per square mile.
📰 Wayland News Today
- Tony William Toops Obituary Jun 23, 2026 wilsonmckinnon.com · Jun 23
- Rollover crash injures driver, slows Monday morning traffic in Clark County KHQA · Jul 6
- Lori-ann Ewart Obituary (1963 - 2026) - Wayland, MO - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Mar 18
- Driver, minor passenger injured in single-vehicle truck crash in Missouri TheTrucker.com · Jun 23
- Two injured after tractor-trailer overturns in Wayland KTTN · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wayland Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Wayland — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)417
Rank in state#501 of 938
Land area0.67 sq mi
Density622/sq mi
Coordinates40.3963, -91.5754