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 $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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Wendover was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,446 | 54.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,436 | 31.86% |
| Other race | 414 | 9.19% |
| Native American | 139 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,871 | 2.41 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 751 | 1.12 | 23 | 77 |
| Married | 730 | 3.23 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 390 | 3.35 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
47.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 8.05% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 1,170 | 41.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 466 | 16.68% |
| Some College | 503 | 18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,658 | 1,132 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 1,174 | 799 | 0 |
| White | 985 | 931 | 147 |
| Other Race | 220 | 117 | 0 |
| Native American | 139 | 139 | 99 |
| Asian | 72 | 0 | 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 native american people with a rate of 71.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,214 | $0 | $89,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,258 | $26,852 | $35,926 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,756 | $0 | $37,854 |
| Overall | $39,328 | $53,934 | $37,535 |
| Some College | $63,536 | $77,542 | $0 |
$39,328
Average Earnings
$53,934
Average Male
$37,535
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.2% of West Wendover residents speak only English, while 64.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,871 | 420 | 14.63% |
| White | 1,485 | 271 | 18.25% |
| Native | 139 | 40 | 28.78% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.44%
Male Poverty Rate
14.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Wendover is Native, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Wendover is Hispanic, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.08% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,425 | $81,622 |
| Households | $47,394 | $63,936 |
| Married Families | $84,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,190 | $33,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
193
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 40 | 28.78% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.3%
Labor Force Participation
81.1%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
13.29%
Born in West Wendover
73.46%
Native Born
26.54%
Foreign Born
15.78%
Non Citizen
10.76%
Naturalized
73.46% of West Wendover residents were born in the United States, with 13.29% having been born in Nevada. 15.78% 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% |