10 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 1 | 20,935 | 20,559 | 0.36% | 1,173 | 17.85 | City |
| Spring Creek | 2 | 15,737 | 14,510 | 1.45% | 293 | 53.67 | CDP |
| West Wendover | 3 | 4,488 | 4,515 | -0.11% | 600 | 7.48 | City |
| Carlin | 4 | 1,981 | 2,003 | -0.2% | 190 | 10.44 | City |
| Wells | 5 | 1,245 | 1,242 | 0.08% | 180 | 6.90 | City |
| Jackpot | 6 | 1,220 | 1,101 | 0.16% | 313 | 3.90 | CDP |
| Osino | 7 | 1,136 | 628 | 2.53% | 441 | 2.58 | CDP |
| Owyhee | 8 | 1,027 | 912 | 0.49% | 5 | 224.39 | CDP |
| Lamoille | 9 | 43 | 49 | -8.51% | 23 | 1.84 | CDP |
| Montello | 10 | 27 | 35 | 3.85% | 66 | 0.41 | CDP |
Elko is the largest city in Elko County, with a population of 20,935.
Montello is the smallest city in Elko County.
There are 10 cities in Elko County, Nevada.