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West Wendover

Nevada · 4,512 residents · 7.478 sq mi
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West Wendover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,518. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $182,800. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,512
−4%since 2000
from 4,721 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.1
+22%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024West Wendover
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,518
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,492
+179%since 2000
from $12,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+91%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(1,811)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino56.9%(2,684)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(2,916)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,215)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino67.7%(3,054)
Asian1.4%(62)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,410)
Diversity Score
53
−14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wendover, Nevada?

West Wendover, Nevada has about 4,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wendover, Nevada earns about $56,518 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 $182,800, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in West Wendover, Nevada?

About 16.1% 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 19.6% 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 2,622 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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