West Wendover is a city located in Elko County Nevada. West Wendover has a 2024 population of 4,493. West Wendover is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,515 in 2020.
The average household income in West Wendover is $73,955 with a poverty rate of 10.66%. The median age in West Wendover is 33.9 years: 38.2 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Wendover was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,938 | 65.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,130 | 25.04% |
| Other race | 336 | 7.45% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,771 | 2.55 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 1,041 | 3.17 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 482 | 1.07 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Female | 248 | 2.81 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
41.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 2.58% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 6.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 1.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,335 | 47.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 334 | 11.82% |
| Some College | 739 | 26.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,453 | 1,421 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 1,263 | 962 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 912 | 704 | 0 |
| Other Race | 183 | 90 | 0 |
| Asian | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,905 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,491 | $0 | $34,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,056 | $0 | $37,056 |
| Overall | $56,791 | $69,782 | $36,667 |
| Some College | $80,681 | $80,997 | $0 |
$56,791
Average Earnings
$69,782
Average Male
$36,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.87% of West Wendover residents speak only English, while 67.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,268 | 273 | 12.04% |
| White | 2,136 | 173 | 8.1% |
| Native | 35 | 35 | 100% |
10.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.07%
Male Poverty Rate
10.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Wendover is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Wendover is White, with 8.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,509 | $88,693 |
| Households | $80,342 | $73,955 |
| Married Families | $82,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,031 | $30,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74 | 5.28% |
| White | 42 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 35 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 3.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79%
Labor Force Participation
76.6%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
15.09%
Born in West Wendover
81.25%
Native Born
18.75%
Foreign Born
12.74%
Non Citizen
6%
Naturalized
81.25% of West Wendover residents were born in the United States, with 15.09% having been born in Nevada. 12.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,467 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 4,472 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 4,477 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 4,483 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 4,488 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 4,493 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 4,499 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,494 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 4,504 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 4,515 | 247 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 4,268 | 18 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 4,250 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,265 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 4,272 | -29 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 4,301 | -145 | -3.26% |
| 2014 | 4,446 | -58 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 4,504 | 21 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 4,483 | 62 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 4,421 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,418 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,721 | 254 | 5.69% |