Wenden, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 405, Wenden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wenden is a small community located in Arizona, within La Paz County. The total population is 405. It ranks as the 295th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wenden is 50.8 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wenden is $46,830. This is 41% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.3%. This is 98% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.4%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $57,100. Housing costs are 86% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Wenden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wenden is Hispanic or Latino, making up 52.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (10.4% vs 4.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (52.3% vs 31.4%).

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wenden, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.