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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 2026 population of 4,532. West Wendover is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,519 in 2020.

The median household income in West Wendover is $49,013 with a poverty rate of 7.4%. The median age in West Wendover is 40.4 years: 43.6 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.8 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

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,53220.04%
20254,53020.04%
20244,528-2-0.04%
20234,530220.49%
20224,508-5-0.11%
20214,513-6-0.13%
20204,51930.07%
20194,268180.42%
20184,250-15-0.35%
20174,265-7-0.16%
20164,272-29-0.67%
20154,301-145-3.26%
20144,446-58-1.29%
20134,504210.47%
20124,483621.4%
20114,421110.25%
20104,41880.18%
20004,72100%

Median Age

Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 43.6 years

West Wendover Adults

There are 3,606 adults, (351 of whom are seniors) in West Wendover.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,092 (46.3%)
Male: 2,422 (53.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Wendover includes 28.71% White, 17.81% other race, 5.12% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,15047.63%
White1,29628.71%
Other race80417.81%
Native American2315.12%
Asian330.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,08246.12%
Other race48810.81%
White2445.41%
Native American1874.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,05223.31%
Other race3167%
Two or more races681.51%
Native American440.97%
Asian330.73%

West Wendover Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Wendover 's average per capita income is $40,349. Household income levels show a median of $49,013. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%.

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$108,424-
Families$103,639$101,131
Households$49,013$67,980
Non Families$28,793$32,597

$40,349

Average Income

$49,013

Median Household Income

7.4%

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)