City · Idaho
Wendell, Idaho
Wendell, city, in Gooding County, Idaho. Wendell had 3,090 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,917 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,981 (±19). GEOID 1686320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,090
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,917 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,981 ±19
Median household income
$57,266
±$20,828 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$242,100
±$30,822 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$815
±$117 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Wendell and what county is it in?
Wendell is a city in Gooding County, Idaho. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 2,073 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wendell, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,090 people lived in Wendell on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,917 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,981 (±19).
| Measure | Wendell | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,981 ±19 | 15,931 | +278 |
| Households | 1,080 ±147 | 5,702 | +241 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.39 | 2.77 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,127 ±148 | 6,141 | +193 |
Wendell's population since 2000
From 2,338 in 2000 to 3,090 in 2025: up 32.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wendell as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wendell?
The median resident of Wendell is 42.1 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.7%. 22.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wendell | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±2.1 | 38.1 | +10.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±4.2 pts | 26.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±4.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 54.4% ±4.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.7% ±9.1 pts | 31.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.3% ±8.9 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.6% ±6.3 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.2% ±8.7 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±4.7 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.4% ±7.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 65.2% ±8.4 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±5.7 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±2.8 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wendell earn?
Half of Wendell's 1,080 households earn less than $57,266 a year (±$20,828), against $63,559 in Gooding County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $49,599 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wendell | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,266 ±$20,828 | $63,559 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,391 ±$10,145 | $79,308 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,392 ±$3,674 | $29,826 | +$9,217 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±4.4 pts | 13.0% | −20.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±3.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±6.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 78.3% ±9.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.1% ±9.7 pts | 87.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wendell?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Wendell's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 by its owner (±$30,822). The median renter pays $815 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wendell | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,100 ±$30,822 | $250,900 | +$111,893 |
| Median gross rent | $815 ±$117 | $880 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±19.2 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,073 ±$144 | $1,234 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9% ±8.3 pts | 70.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1% ±8.3 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,127 ±148 | 6,141 | +193 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±7.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±9.5 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.5% ±8.8 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±5.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±4.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±4.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±5.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wendell building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Wendell in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wendell work and get to work?
68.3% of Wendell's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Wendell | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±6.3 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±4.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3% ±7.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.0% ±7.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.7% ±6.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±4.6 | 21.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wendell?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wendell, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.01Gooding County | 5,018 | $56,250 |
| Tract 9602.02Gooding County | 2,923 | $72,987 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wendell) · Census block assignment files
How does Wendell compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wendell is the 6,245th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Wendell ranks 68th of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 50th | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 52nd | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 91 |
| Median household income | 68th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 63rd | 91 |
| Median home value | 67th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 69th | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th | 90 |
| Median age | 19th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 90 |
| Travel time to work | 44th | 90 |
Wendell's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Wendell with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wendell?
17 of the 57 figures for Wendell on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wendell are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wendell.