Population 6,025 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wayzata
Household size in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Wayzata is a place of small households, averaging 2.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast. Only 11 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.7 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.2 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wayzata skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.0, mirroring the country. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wayzata: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wayzata
Renters in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Wayzata rent their homes (39.2%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 51.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Wayzata: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Wayzata is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $986 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,060 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,383 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,130 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,144 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wayzata costs $2,130 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,144 a month since 2006–10, up 116%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only two of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wayzata
Bachelor's degrees in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.1% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wayzata is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (72.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Wayzata: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wayzata
| Period | Wayzata | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wayzata has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wayzata compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata | 2.21 | 51.2 | 5.3% | 39.2% | 11.7% | 1986 | $2,130 | 72.1% | 98.9% | 1.8% |
| Woodland | 2.57 | 46.8 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 9.0% | 1979 | $1,718 | 83.8% | 99.7% | 4.3% |
| Long Lake | 2.54 | 42.6 | 12.9% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 1971 | $1,872 | 57.4% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Deephaven | 2.47 | 49.5 | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.1% | 1968 | $1,498 | 82.4% | 98.7% | 1.5% |
| Minnetonka | 2.30 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 28.5% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,783 | 65.4% | 98.1% | 3.1% |
| Plymouth | 2.52 | 41.4 | 7.8% | 24.7% | 4.8% | 1990 | $2,008 | 66.8% | 97.8% | 2.1% |
| Medicine Lake | 2.01 | 44.9 | 8.2% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 1981 | $1,659 | 69.8% | 97.9% | 1.5% |
| Orono | 2.66 | 47.6 | 5.2% | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1984 | $2,082 | 71.9% | 99.8% | 2.8% |
| Minnetonka Beach | 2.55 | 50.9 | 1.2% | 2.4% | 15.8% | 1955 | $1,283 | 77.0% | 98.7% | 1.0% |
| Medina | 3.03 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 2000 | $1,386 | 67.2% | 96.0% | 0.9% |
| Greenwood | 2.52 | 48.7 | 5.4% | 23.7% | 19.3% | 1980 | $1,687 | 74.8% | 98.9% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wayzata. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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