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Wenden

Arizona · 458 residents · 14.943 sq mi
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Wenden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,016. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
−18%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2743985226457692000201020202024Wenden
2024405
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,016
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,719
+77%since 2000
from $11,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+26%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.2%(246)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(347)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(289)
Asian1.7%(8)
Other8.6%(39)
Diversity Score67.6%(309)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
43.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
42.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wenden, Arizona?

Wenden, Arizona has about 458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wenden, Arizona?

The typical household in Wenden, Arizona earns about $31,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wenden, Arizona expensive?

In Wenden, Arizona, the median home is worth about $61,000.

How educated are people in Wenden, Arizona?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wenden, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wenden, Arizona?

About 21.1% of people in Wenden, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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