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Elko

Nevada · 20,564 residents · 17.846 sq mi
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Elko is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,659. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,600. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,564
+23%since 2000
from 16,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+3%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K16K18K20K21K1990201020202024Elko
202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,659
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,614
+77%since 2000
from $20,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(12,248)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(3,528)
Asian1.1%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(7,656)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(12,141)
Black1.4%(298)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(6,297)
Asian1.7%(340)
Other4.9%(1,001)
Diversity Score66.6%(13,700)
Diversity Score
67
+45%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko, Nevada?

Elko, Nevada has about 20,564 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elko, Nevada?

The typical household in Elko, Nevada earns about $77,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elko, Nevada expensive?

In Elko, Nevada, the median home is worth about $229,600, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, Nevada?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elko, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elko, Nevada?

About 12.4% of people in Elko, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elko, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Elko, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,711 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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