West Wendover, NV Demographics

A map of West Wendover's Population by Race

West Wendover, Nevada has an estimated population of 4,514, a less than 1% change from the 4,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% Hispanic, 23.3% White, 8.0% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Wendover, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Wendover has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Wendover, that probability was 46.8% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Wendover is ranked the 35th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Wendover was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Wendover's White Population

1,052 residents of West Wendover, or 23.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Wendover is significantly lower than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. West Wendover ranks 124th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of West Wendover's population has decreased from 26.9% to 23.3%.

West Wendover is more White than neighboring Lamoille (0% White). West Wendover is less White than neighboring Wendover (30.8% White), Montello (67.5% White), Wells (47.9% White), and Jackpot (23.7% White).

West Wendover's Black Population

0 residents of West Wendover, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Wendover is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. West Wendover ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Wendover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Wendover is less Black than neighboring Wells (3.4% Black).

West Wendover's Asian Population

33 residents of West Wendover, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Wendover is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. West Wendover ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. Asian residents' share of West Wendover's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.

West Wendover is more Asian than neighboring Wendover (0.3% Asian), Montello (0% Asian), Wells (0% Asian), Jackpot (0% Asian), and Lamoille (0% Asian).

West Wendover's Hispanic Population

3,001 residents of West Wendover, or 66.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Wendover is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Wendover ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Wendover's population has decreased from 67.7% to 66.5%.

West Wendover is more Hispanic than neighboring Montello (0% Hispanic), Wells (32.5% Hispanic), and Lamoille (0% Hispanic). West Wendover is less Hispanic than neighboring Wendover (68.9% Hispanic), and Jackpot (74.8% Hispanic).

West Wendover's Native American/Other Population

360 residents of West Wendover, or 8.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Wendover is higher than in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Wendover ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 471.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Wendover's population has increased from 1.4% to 8.0%.

West Wendover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wendover (0% Native American/Other), Montello (0% Native American/Other), Jackpot (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lamoille (0% Native American/Other). West Wendover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wells (9% Native American/Other).

West Wendover's Multiracial Population

68 residents of West Wendover, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Wendover is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. West Wendover ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wendover's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West Wendover's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

West Wendover is more Multiracial than neighboring Wendover (0% Multiracial), Jackpot (0.8% Multiracial), and Lamoille (0% Multiracial). West Wendover is less Multiracial than neighboring Montello (32.5% Multiracial), and Wells (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.