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Wendover

Utah · 1,115 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 $36,882. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 422 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 50% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,115
−27%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+65%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8761K1K1K2K1990201020202024Wendover
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,882
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,486
+90%since 2000
from $10,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$513
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
72.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(273)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino71.5%(797)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score50%(557)
Diversity Score
50
−5%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.7 min
−19%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
35.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wendover, Utah?

Wendover, Utah has about 1,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wendover, Utah?

The typical household in Wendover, Utah earns about $36,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wendover, Utah expensive?

In Wendover, Utah, the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Wendover, Utah?

About 12.0% 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 18.5% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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