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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Elko County

Nevada · 45,291 residents · 17,173.302 sq mi
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Elko County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,383. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $106,200. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,291
+35%since 1990
from 33,530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+7%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K38K44K50K56K1990201020202024Elko County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,383
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,482
+32%since 1990
from $14,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$583
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
30.1% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(29,004)
Black0.8%(280)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(4,264)
Asian0.9%(309)
Diversity Score48.4%(16,235)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(32,771)
Black0.6%(257)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(8,935)
Asian0.7%(298)
Diversity Score44.2%(20,036)
44
−9%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko County, Nevada?

Elko County, Nevada has about 45,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elko County, Nevada?

The typical household in Elko County, Nevada earns about $48,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elko County, Nevada expensive?

In Elko County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Elko County, Nevada?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elko County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elko County, Nevada?

About 8.9% of people in Elko County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elko County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Elko County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,761 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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