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Wendover

Utah · 1,135 residents (2025 est.) · 8.928 sq mi
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Wendover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,173. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,600. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 178%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,261
−18%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
+16%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,135 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8761K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wendover
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,173
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,657
+64%since 2000
from $10,794 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+32%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+258%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28%(430)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(1,055)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(388)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.9%(869)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.8%(678)
Diversity Score
54
+2%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 30.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 69.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wendover, Utah?

Wendover, Utah has about 1,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wendover, Utah?

The typical household in Wendover, Utah earns about $44,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wendover, Utah expensive?

In Wendover, Utah, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Wendover, Utah?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wendover, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wendover, Utah?

About 26.0% of people in Wendover, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wendover, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Wendover, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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