West Wendover, NV

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West Wendover Overview

4,513
TOTAL POPULATION
2,078
MALE POPULATION
2,435
FEMALE POPULATION
85.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,708
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,509
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,342
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
51.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
48.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,490
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
79.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Wendover Zip Codes

West Wendover Area Codes

Race in West Wendover

The most populous races in West Wendover are White / Caucasian (2,938 | 65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2,268 | 50.2%), and Two or more Races (1,130 | 25.0%).
Race in West Wendover
Race# Population% Population
Asian741.6%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,26850.2%
Native / Alaskan350.8%
White / Caucasian2,93865.1%
Two or more Races1,13025.0%
Some other Race3367.4%
Total4,513100.0%

Ancestry in West Wendover

The most populous ancestries reported in West Wendover are Mexican (2,230 | 49.4%), European (233 | 5.2%), German (205 | 4.5%), Irish (106 | 2.4%), and Dutch (105 | 2.3%), together accounting for 63.8% of all West Wendover residents.
Ancestry in West Wendover
Ancestry# Population% Population
American380.8%
Dutch1052.3%
Eastern European370.8%
English1052.3%
European2335.2%
French Canadian310.7%
German2054.5%
Irish1062.4%
Italian691.5%
Mexican2,23049.4%
Norwegian761.7%
Pakistani741.6%
Swedish310.7%
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Immigrants in West Wendover

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Wendover came from Central America (772 | 17.1%), Latin America (772 | 17.1%), Mexico (772 | 17.1%), Asia (74 | 1.6%), and South Eastern Asia (74 | 1.6%), together accounting for 54.6% of all West Wendover residents.
Immigrants in West Wendover
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia741.6%
Central America77217.1%
Latin America77217.1%
Mexico77217.1%
South Eastern Asia741.6%
Thailand741.6%
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Sex and Age in West Wendover

Sex and Age in West Wendover

The most populous age groups in West Wendover are 35 to 39 Years (850 | 40.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (595 | 24.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Wendover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years352 (16.9%)87 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Years130 (6.3%)595 (24.4%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)197 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years45 (2.2%)162 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)120 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years37 (1.8%)62 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)491 (20.2%)
35 to 39 Years850 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)54 (2.2%)
45 to 49 Years122 (5.9%)273 (11.2%)
50 to 54 Years250 (12.0%)161 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years145 (7.0%)134 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years88 (4.2%)29 (1.2%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)70 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years59 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,078 (100.0%)2,435 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Wendover

Median Family Size in West Wendover

Median Family Size in West Wendover
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,041 (80.8%)3.17
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother248 (19.2%)2.67
Total Families1,289 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in West Wendover

Median Household Size in West Wendover
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,041 (58.8%)3.17
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother248 (14.0%)2.81
Non-family482 (27.2%)1.07
Total Households1,771 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Wendover

Out of a total of 1,771 households in West Wendover, 1,289 (72.8%) are family households, while 482 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 559, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 444.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Wendover
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-444 (25.1%)
2-Person Households557 (31.5%)38 (2.1%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households559 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households81 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households38 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households54 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,289 (72.8%)482 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in West Wendover

Fertility by Age in West Wendover

Average fertility rate in West Wendover is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 119.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Wendover
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years80 (100.0%)119.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total80 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Wendover

38.8% of women with births (80) in West Wendover are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Wendover
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (38.8%)49 (61.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (38.8%)49 (61.3%)

Fertility by Education in West Wendover

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Wendover
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School49 (61.3%)113.0
High School Diploma31 (38.8%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total80 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Wendover

61.3% of women with births in West Wendover are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Wendover
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
High School Diploma31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (38.8%)49 (61.3%)

Income in West Wendover

Income Overview in West Wendover

Per Capita Income in West Wendover is $28,708, while median incomes of families and households are $81,509 and $80,342 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,513$28,708
Median Family Income1,289$81,509
Mean Family Income1,289$88,693
Median Household Income1,771$80,342
Mean Household Income1,771$73,955
Income Deficit1,289$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,51351.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,51348.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,5130.35

Earnings by Sex in West Wendover

Average Earnings in West Wendover are $42,369, $69,782 for men and $33,845 for women, a difference of 51.5%.
Earnings by Sex in West Wendover
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,423 (58.9%)$69,782
Female992 (41.1%)$33,845
Total2,415 (100.0%)$42,369

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Wendover

The most common earnings brackets in West Wendover are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (610 | 42.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (171 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Wendover
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (2.3%)41 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)72 (7.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)80 (8.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)27 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99941 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)31 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99933 (2.3%)124 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999274 (19.3%)29 (2.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (1.6%)171 (17.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)93 (9.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)143 (14.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99976 (5.3%)31 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99969 (4.9%)27 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999208 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999610 (42.9%)105 (10.6%)
$100,000+56 (3.9%)18 (1.8%)
Total1,423 (100.0%)992 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Wendover

Average earnings in West Wendover are $69,782 for men and $36,667 for women, a difference of 47.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,997, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $80,997. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $37,056, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $34,179.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Wendover
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$80,997$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$69,782$36,667

Family Income in West Wendover

Family Income Brackets in West Wendover

According to the West Wendover family income data, there are 625 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 48.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Wendover
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999312.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991249.6%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991209.3%
$50,000 to $74,999272.1%
$75,000 to $99,99962548.5%
$100,000 to $149,99920115.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991048.1%
$200,000+554.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Wendover

2-person families (557 | 43.2%) account for the highest median family income in West Wendover with $96,743 per family, while 2-person families (557 | 43.2%) have the highest median income of $48,372 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Wendover
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families557 (43.2%)$96,743
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families590 (45.8%)$81,236
5-Person Families50 (3.9%)$0
6-Person Families38 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families54 (4.2%)$0
Total1,289 (100.0%)$81,509

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Wendover

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Wendover
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner647 (50.2%)$80,641
2 Earners547 (42.4%)$97,072
3+ Earners95 (7.4%)$0
Total1,289 (100.0%)$81,509

Household Income in West Wendover

Household Income Brackets in West Wendover

With 625 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in West Wendover, accounting for 35.3% of all households. In contrast, only 35 households (2.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Wendover
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000352.0%
$10,000 to $14,999945.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991247.0%
$25,000 to $34,99927515.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991206.8%
$50,000 to $74,999995.6%
$75,000 to $99,99962535.3%
$100,000 to $149,99923913.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991045.9%
$200,000+573.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Wendover

The median household income in West Wendover is $80,342, with the highest median household income of $100,617 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 653 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 80 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Wendover
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years80 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years979 (55.3%)$80,411
45 to 64 Years653 (36.9%)$100,617
65+ Years59 (3.3%)$0
Total1,771 (100.0%)$80,342

Poverty in West Wendover

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wendover

With 11.1% poverty level for males and 10.3% for females among the residents of West Wendover, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 89 males (68.5%) and 57 females (65.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wendover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (10.5%)57 (65.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)36 (32.4%)
6 to 11 Years89 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)78 (39.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)80 (47.3%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years69 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over35 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (11.1%)251 (10.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wendover

According to the poverty statistics in West Wendover, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Wendover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years315 (89.5%)30 (34.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)75 (67.6%)
6 to 11 Years41 (31.5%)484 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)119 (60.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years45 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)89 (52.7%)
25 to 34 Years37 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years781 (91.9%)54 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years372 (100.0%)434 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years233 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
75 Years and over24 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,848 (88.9%)2,184 (89.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Wendover

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Wendover
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children389 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children560 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,041 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Wendover

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Wendover
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)80 (32.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Wendover

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Wendover
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)80 (32.3%)

Employment Characteristics in West Wendover

Employment by Class of Employer in West Wendover

Among the 2,373 employed individuals in West Wendover, private company employees (2,071 | 87.3%), local government employees (219 | 9.2%), and federal government employees (42 | 1.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Wendover
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,07187.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees2199.2%
State Government Employees411.7%
Federal Government Employees421.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,373100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Wendover

According to the labor force statistics for West Wendover, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,152), 79.0% or 2,490 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.2% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Wendover
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years162 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years37 (37.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years214 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years781 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years806 (100.0%)74 (9.2%)
55 to 59 Years252 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,490 (79.0%)75 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Wendover

According to labor force statistics for West Wendover, 81.9% of individuals (2,208) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,696) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 75 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 337 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.0% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Wendover
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School337 (100.0%)74 (22.0%)
High School Diploma877 (68.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree785 (89.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,208 (81.9%)92 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Wendover

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Wendover are Community & Social Service (272 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (222 | 9.2%), Management (181 | 7.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76 | 3.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (76 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Wendover

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Wendover, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Management (21.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (84.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Wendover
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (21.0%)143 (79.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 42 (15.4%)230 (84.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library42 (18.9%)180 (81.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)156 (29.5%)373 (70.5%)
Total (Overall)1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Wendover are Personal Care & Service (565 | 23.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (246 | 10.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (186 | 7.7%), Healthcare Support (38 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (33 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in West Wendover

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Wendover, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (86.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), and Personal Care & Service (27.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Wendover
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving33 (13.4%)213 (86.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance93 (50.0%)93 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service410 (72.6%)155 (27.4%)
Total (Category)607 (56.8%)461 (43.2%)
Total (Overall)1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Wendover are Office & Administration (109 | 4.5%), and Sales & Related (49 | 2.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Wendover

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Wendover
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Wendover are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (476 | 19.7%), and Construction & Extraction (57 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Wendover

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Wendover
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair476 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)533 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Wendover are Transportation (94 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (33 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Wendover

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Wendover
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Wendover

Employment Industries in West Wendover

The major employment industries in West Wendover include Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (747 | 30.9%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (568 | 23.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (340 | 14.1%), Educational Services (210 | 8.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (154 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in West Wendover

Employment Industries by Sex in West Wendover

The West Wendover industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (78.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (75.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Wendover
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction568 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Retail Trade127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing42 (29.0%)103 (71.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services65 (30.9%)145 (69.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance38 (24.7%)116 (75.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation438 (58.6%)309 (41.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services74 (21.8%)266 (78.2%)
Public Administration33 (64.7%)18 (35.3%)
Total1,423 (58.9%)992 (41.1%)

Education in West Wendover

School Enrollment in West Wendover

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,717 students in West Wendover are elementary school (614 | 35.8%), college / undergraduate (559 | 32.6%), and high school (275 | 16.0%).
School Enrollment in West Wendover
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1116.5%
Kindergarten362.1%
Elementary School61435.8%
Middle School804.7%
High School27516.0%
College / Undergraduate55932.6%
Graduate / Professional422.5%
Total1,717100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Wendover

Out of a total of 1,717 students who are enrolled in schools in West Wendover, 124 (7.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,593 (92.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Wendover
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old725 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds197 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
35 Years and over477 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,593 (92.8%)124 (7.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Wendover

Education (176 | 84.2%), and business (33 | 15.8%) are the most common fields of study among 209 individuals in West Wendover who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Wendover
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business3315.8%
Education17684.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total209100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Wendover

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Wendover

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Wendover are males with 1 vehicle (468, accounting for 33.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (164, making up 47.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Wendover
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle274 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle468 (33.9%)164 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles268 (19.4%)425 (42.8%)
3 Vehicles201 (14.5%)253 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles170 (12.3%)150 (15.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,381 (100.0%)992 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Wendover

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Wendover are 5 to 9 minutes (980 commuters, 42.0%), 25 to 29 minutes (593 commuters, 25.4%), and less than 5 minutes (297 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in West Wendover
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes29712.7%
5 to 9 Minutes98042.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes341.5%
20 to 24 Minutes984.2%
25 to 29 Minutes59325.4%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes27411.7%
60 to 89 Minutes331.4%
90 or more Minutes231.0%

Commute Time by Sex in West Wendover

The most common commute times in West Wendover are 25 to 29 minutes (553 commuters, 40.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (690 commuters, 72.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Wendover
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes174 (12.6%)123 (12.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes290 (21.0%)690 (72.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes34 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)98 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes553 (40.0%)40 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes274 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes23 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Wendover

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Wendover are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (435, 31.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (249, 26.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Wendover
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM56 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)114 (12.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM435 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM99 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM155 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (2.3%)249 (26.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)124 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM94 (6.8%)153 (16.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM402 (29.1%)58 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)93 (9.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM37 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)29 (3.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM71 (5.1%)131 (13.8%)
Total1,381 (100.0%)951 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Wendover

Occupancy by Ownership in West Wendover

Of the total 1,771 dwellings in West Wendover, owner-occupied units account for 731 (41.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,040 (58.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Wendover
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73141.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,04058.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,771100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Wendover

Occupancy by Household Size in West Wendover
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44425.1%
2-Person Household59533.6%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household73241.3%
Total Housing Units1,771100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Wendover

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Wendover
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household59 (13.3%)385 (86.7%)
2-Person Household482 (81.0%)113 (19.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household190 (26.0%)542 (74.0%)
Total Housing Units731 (41.3%)1,040 (58.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Wendover

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Wendover
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School139 (73.9%)49 (26.1%)
High School Diploma327 (46.2%)381 (53.8%)
College/Associate Degree127 (18.3%)568 (81.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher138 (76.7%)42 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Wendover

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Wendover
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1558.7%
35 to 44 Years90451.0%
45 to 54 Years43224.4%
55 to 64 Years22112.5%
65 to 74 Years00.0%
75 to 84 Years593.3%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,771100.0%

Housing Finances in West Wendover

Median Income by Occupancy in West Wendover

Median Income by Occupancy in West Wendover
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied731 (41.3%)$97,270
Renter-Occupied1,040 (58.7%)$65,890
Average1,771 (100.0%)$80,342

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Wendover

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Wendover
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00035 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (3.3%)69 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)124 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)274 (26.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999120 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)100 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999190 (26.0%)435 (41.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999201 (27.5%)38 (3.6%)
$150,000 or more161 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total731 (100.0%)1,040 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Wendover

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Wendover
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300147 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49996 (13.1%)69 (6.6%)
$500 to $799226 (30.9%)601 (57.8%)
$800 to $99924 (3.3%)27 (2.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49965 (8.9%)69 (6.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999173 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total731 (100.0%)1,040 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Wendover

Housing Structures in West Wendover

Housing Structures in West Wendover
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42924.2%
Single Unit, Attached673.8%
2 Unit Apartments311.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18410.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments46226.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other59833.8%
Total1,771100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Wendover

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Wendover
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached391 (91.1%)38 (8.9%)
Single Unit, Attached67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24 (13.0%)160 (87.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)462 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other249 (41.6%)349 (58.4%)
Total731 (41.3%)1,040 (58.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Wendover

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Wendover
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)69 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)42 (4.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms346 (47.3%)811 (78.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms172 (23.5%)69 (6.6%)
8 or more Rooms213 (29.1%)49 (4.7%)
Total731 (100.0%)1,040 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Wendover

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Wendover
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas154 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity481 (65.8%)728 (70.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels96 (13.1%)312 (30.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total731 (100.0%)1,040 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Wendover

Household Vehicle Usage in West Wendover
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)343 (33.0%)
1 Vehicle59 (8.1%)628 (60.4%)
2 Vehicles347 (47.5%)31 (3.0%)
3 or more Vehicles325 (44.5%)38 (3.6%)
Total731 (100.0%)1,040 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Wendover

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Wendover

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units469262
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$96,743$33
Monthly Housing Costs$463$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,775$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Wendover

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Wendover
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000182 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999141 (30.1%)262 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999105 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total469 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Wendover

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Wendover
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00035 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)24 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99993 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)27 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999118 (25.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99995 (20.3%)72 (27.5%)
$150,000 or more128 (27.3%)106 (40.5%)
Total469 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Wendover

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Wendover
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x249 (53.1%)123,125 (46,994.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x128 (27.3%)103 (39.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x57 (12.1%)108 (41.2%)
4.0x or more35 (7.5%)27 (10.3%)
Total469 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Wendover

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Wendover
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80023 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49938 (8.1%)24 (9.2%)
$800 to $1,499185 (39.5%)173 (66.0%)
Total469 (100.0%)262 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Wendover

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wendover

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wendover
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years477 (86.7%)73 (13.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,018 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years89 (74.2%)31 (25.8%)
26 to 34 Years590 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years469 (51.9%)435 (48.1%)
45 to 54 Years675 (83.8%)131 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years396 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,843 (85.2%)670 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Wendover

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Wendover
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born477 (86.7%)73 (13.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,018 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen89 (74.2%)31 (25.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Wendover

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Wendover
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000520 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999406 (81.4%)93 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999273 (72.4%)104 (27.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,613 (78.8%)435 (21.2%)
$100,000 and over1,031 (96.5%)38 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wendover

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Wendover
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 657 (10.4%)420 (76.4%)
6 to 18 Years271 (26.6%)779 (76.5%)
19 to 25 Years89 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years62 (10.5%)528 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years69 (7.6%)400 (44.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)675 (83.8%)
55 to 64 Years27 (6.8%)369 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over59 (100.0%)35 (59.3%)
Total704 (15.6%)3,206 (71.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Wendover

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Wendover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years134 (9.2%)147 (22.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Wendover

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Wendover: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Wendover: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years134 (9.2%)93 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Wendover: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years134 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Wendover: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years65 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Wendover: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)54 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in West Wendover

Computing Device Access in West Wendover

Computing Device Access in West Wendover
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,13764.2%
Smartphone1,64392.8%
Tablet1,17666.4%
No Computing Device623.5%
Total1,771100.0%

Internet Access in West Wendover

Internet Access in West Wendover
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home49227.8%
Cellular Data Only1,03158.2%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet24814.0%
Total1,771100.0%

West Wendover Summary

Wendover, Nevada is a small city located on the border of Nevada and Utah. It is part of the Elko County, Nevada and is located in the Great Basin region of the United States. The city is located on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert and is home to the Wendover Air Force Base. The city has a population of 1,521 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Wendover was first inhabited by the Western Shoshone Native American tribe. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century. The town was originally known as West Wendover and was established in 1908. The town was named after a nearby railroad station that was named after a nearby ranch owned by a man named Wendover.
The town was initially a small farming community, but it began to grow in the 1920s when the Union Pacific Railroad built a line through the area. The railroad brought in new settlers and businesses, and the town began to grow.
In 1941, the United States Army Air Corps established the Wendover Air Force Base in the area. The base was used to train bomber crews during World War II and was later used as a testing site for the atomic bomb. The base was closed in 1969, but the city of Wendover still benefits from the presence of the base.

Geography

Wendover is located in the Great Basin region of the United States. The city is located on the western edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert and is bordered by the Nevada-Utah state line. The city is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and has a total area of 4.2 square miles.
The city is located in a semi-arid climate zone and has hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54 degrees Fahrenheit and the average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Wendover is largely based on tourism and gambling. The city is home to several casinos, including the Peppermill Casino and the Montego Bay Casino. The casinos attract visitors from all over the world and provide a significant source of revenue for the city.
The city is also home to several other businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. The city is also home to the Wendover Airport, which provides air service to the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wendover was 1,521. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 21.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,500 and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Wendover?
Total Population of West Wendover is 4,513.
What is the Total Male Population of West Wendover?
Total Male Population of West Wendover is 2,078.
What is the Total Female Population of West Wendover?
Total Female Population of West Wendover is 2,435.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Wendover?
There are 85.34 Males per 100 Females in West Wendover.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Wendover?
There are 117.18 Females per 100 Males in West Wendover.
What is the Median Population Age in West Wendover?
Median Population Age in West Wendover is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Wendover
Average Family Size in West Wendover is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Wendover
Average Household Size in West Wendover is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Wendover?
Per Capita income in West Wendover is $28,708.
What is the Median Family Income in West Wendover?
Median Family Income in West Wendover is $81,509.
What is the Median Household income in West Wendover?
Median Household Income in West Wendover is $80,342.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Wendover?
Income or Wage Gap in West Wendover is 51.5%.
Women in West Wendover earn 48.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Wendover?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Wendover is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Wendover?
There are 2,490 People in the Labor Forcein in West Wendover.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Wendover?
79.0% of People are in the Labor Force in West Wendover.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Wendover?
Unemployment Rate in West Wendover is 3.0%.