Wendell is a city located in Gooding County Idaho. Wendell has a 2024 population of 3,038. Wendell is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,925 in 2020.
The average household income in Wendell is $65,770 with a poverty rate of 16.49%. The median age in Wendell is 38.9 years: 38.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wendell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,096 | 71.29% |
| Other race | 392 | 13.33% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 12.79% |
| Native American | 65 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,023 | 2.86 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 505 | 4.15 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 432 | 1.1 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 64 | 3.47 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Male | 22 | 6.05 | 0 | 100 |
4.01
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 474 | 24.55% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 6.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.14% |
| High School Graduate | 450 | 23.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 14.4% |
| Some College | 335 | 17.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 923 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 747 | 208 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 293 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 280 | 104 | 14 |
| Native American | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,277 | $0 | $31,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $23,651 | $23,651 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,473 | $37,000 | $31,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,329 | $33,776 | $24,310 |
| Overall | $33,300 | $34,553 | $30,053 |
| Some College | $35,757 | $40,450 | $28,088 |
$33,300
Average Earnings
$34,553
Average Male
$30,053
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.39% of Wendell residents speak only English, while 39.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,283 | 248 | 19.33% |
| White | 1,551 | 203 | 13.09% |
| Multiple | 376 | 27 | 7.18% |
| Native | 65 | 14 | 21.54% |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 100% |
16.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.98%
Male Poverty Rate
15.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wendell is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wendell is Multiple, with 7.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.07% |
| High School | 11.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.64% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12% |
| Male Employed | 6.95% |
| Female Employed | 4.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,625 | $81,117 |
| Households | $54,850 | $65,770 |
| Married Families | $70,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,440 | $41,199 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
150
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 9.93% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.61% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
45.2%
Born in Wendell
77.89%
Native Born
22.11%
Foreign Born
16.29%
Non Citizen
5.82%
Naturalized
77.89% of Wendell residents were born in the United States, with 45.2% having been born in Idaho. 16.29% 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 | 3,180 | 29 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 3,151 | 28 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 3,123 | 28 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 3,095 | 29 | 0.95% |
| 2025 | 3,066 | 28 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 3,038 | 28 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 3,010 | 39 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 2,971 | 26 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 2,945 | 20 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 2,925 | 193 | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 2,732 | 23 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,709 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,712 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,726 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 2,712 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 2,725 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 2,741 | -16 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 2,757 | -25 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 2,782 | 0 | 0% |