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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Wendover

Nevada · 4,721 residents · 7.478 sq mi
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West Wendover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,116. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,831 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,800. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,721
+150%since 1990
from 1,890 in 1990
1990 – 2025
631 / sq mi
+150%since 1990
from 253 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.9
−4%since 1990
from 25.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024West Wendover
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,116
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,013
+19%since 1990
from $10,108 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,800
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$510
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $312 in 1990
US average: $602
56.3%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
43.7% rent
1.7
−46%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,549)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(424)
Asian2.5%(47)
Diversity Score63%(1,190)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(1,811)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino56.9%(2,684)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,916)
62
−2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.3%
−19.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 9.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wendover, Nevada?

West Wendover, Nevada has about 4,721 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Wendover, Nevada?

The typical household in West Wendover, Nevada earns about $34,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wendover, Nevada expensive?

In West Wendover, Nevada, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in West Wendover, Nevada?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Wendover, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Wendover, Nevada?

About 16.9% of people in West Wendover, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Wendover, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, West Wendover, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,831 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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