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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Elko Micro

Elko, NV · 2 counties · 46,942 residents · 21,348.99 sq mi
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Elko is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,138. Population has grown 34% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $104,772.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
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

46,942
+34%since 1990
from 35,077 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+7%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K39K45K52K58K1990201020202024Elko
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,138
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,597 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,487
+31%since 1990
from $14,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,772
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,087 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$579
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $435 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(30,471)
Black0.8%(284)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(4,395)
Asian0.9%(315)
Diversity Score47.7%(16,716)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(34,173)
Black0.6%(263)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(9,093)
Asian0.7%(311)
Diversity Score43.7%(20,495)
44
−8%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 27.2 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, NV?

Elko, NV has about 46,942 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elko, NV?

The typical household in Elko, NV earns about $48,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elko, NV expensive?

In Elko, NV, the median home is worth about $104,772, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, NV?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elko, NV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elko, NV?

About 9.0% of people in Elko, NV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elko, NV grown since 1990?

Yes, Elko, NV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,865 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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