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West Wendover

County:
Elko County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.478
State:
Nevada

West Wendover is a city located in Elko County, Nevada. West Wendover has a 2025 population of 4,530 . West Wendover is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,519 in 2020.

The average household income in West Wendover is $63,936 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in West Wendover is 36.2 years: 36.9 years for males, and 30.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

4.5K
Total Population
606
Density (mi²)
2 0.04%
Growth

West Wendover Population

West Wendover Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Wendover includes 54.27% White, 9.19% other race, 3.08% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (54.27%)

Two or more races (31.86%)

Other race (9.19%)

Native American (3.08%)

Asian (1.6%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,44654.27%
Two or more races1,43631.86%
Other race4149.19%
Native American1393.08%
Asian721.6%

West Wendover Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Wendover's average per capita income is $39,328. Household income levels show a median of $47,394. The poverty rate stands at 16.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,701-
Families$78,425$81,622
Households$47,394$63,936
Non Families$26,190$33,969

$39,328

Average Income

$47,394

Median Household Income

16.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)