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Wendover

Utah · 1,400 residents · 8.928 sq mi
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Wendover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,409. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $110,100. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
−9%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
157 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
+20%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8761K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wendover
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,409
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,190
+22%since 2000
from $10,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
72.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+175%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(389)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino68.3%(956)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.4%(733)
Diversity Score
52
−1%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.1 min
−36%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
28.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
49.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wendover, Utah?

Wendover, Utah has about 1,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wendover, Utah?

The typical household in Wendover, Utah earns about $38,409 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 $110,100, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Wendover, Utah?

About 7.6% 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 16.5% 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 289 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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