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Elko Micro

Elko, NV · 2 counties · 55,557 residents · 21,348.99 sq mi
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Elko is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,978. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 17% 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 $223,302. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,557
+18%since 2000
from 46,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K39K45K52K58K1990201020202024Elko
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,978
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,138 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,465
+86%since 2000
from $18,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,302
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,772 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(34,173)
Black0.6%(263)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(9,093)
Asian0.7%(311)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(20,495)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(35,722)
Black0.9%(496)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(13,770)
Asian1%(559)
Other7.8%(4,347)
Diversity Score63.4%(35,220)
Segregation Score29.2%(16,225)
Diversity Score
63
+45%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ElkoCENTRAL21,019
What's inside

2 component counties

Elko CountyCENTRAL54,815Eureka County1,867
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elko, NV?

Elko, NV has about 55,557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elko, NV?

The typical household in Elko, NV earns about $78,978 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 $223,302, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Elko, NV?

About 16.7% 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 12.1% 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 20,480 residents, a change of about 58 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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