Elko is a city located in Elko County Nevada. Elko has a 2024 population of 20,860. It is also the county seat of Elko County. Elko is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,559 in 2020.
The average household income in Elko is $94,313 with a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median age in Elko is 34.3 years: 34.7 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elko was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,365 | 69.65% |
| Two or more races | 2,615 | 12.68% |
| Other race | 1,973 | 9.57% |
| Native American | 846 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 473 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.29% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,124 | 2.48 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 3,631 | 3.18 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 3,216 | 1.3 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Female | 934 | 3.3 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 343 | 3.92 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 984 | 7.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,573 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,453 | 10.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,109 | 8.2% |
| High School Graduate | 4,104 | 30.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 818 | 6.05% |
| Some College | 3,487 | 25.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,155 | 8,382 | 2,047 |
| Hispanic | 3,068 | 2,196 | 306 |
| 2+ Races | 1,327 | 1,112 | 187 |
| Other Race | 1,147 | 730 | 78 |
| Native American | 562 | 514 | 22 |
| Asian | 259 | 150 | 84 |
| Black | 140 | 140 | 78 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 55.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,434 | $90,250 | $43,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,375 | $96,786 | $76,076 |
| High School Graduate | $39,928 | $36,836 | $44,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,938 | $41,063 | $21,651 |
| Overall | $53,057 | $65,925 | $41,406 |
| Some College | $59,363 | $84,219 | $41,772 |
$53,057
Average Earnings
$65,925
Average Male
$41,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.6% of Elko residents speak only English, while 17.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,325 | 1,216 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 5,610 | 661 | 11.78% |
| Multiple | 2,584 | 473 | 18.3% |
| Native | 814 | 223 | 27.4% |
| Other | 1,933 | 220 | 11.38% |
| Asian | 445 | 19 | 4.27% |
| Black | 208 | 13 | 6.25% |
12.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.66%
Male Poverty Rate
13.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elko is Native, with 27.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elko is Asian, with 4.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.45% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.52% |
| Male Employed | 7.08% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,618 | $108,278 |
| Households | $75,630 | $94,313 |
| Married Families | $117,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,045 | $68,871 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
841
Number of Veterans
762
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 277 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| First Gulf War | 194 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 265 |
| 65 to 74 | 220 |
| 18 to 34 | 131 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 56 | 8.1% |
| Other Race | 53 | 3.76% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.89% |
| Black | 28 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.52%
Born in Elko
92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
92.4% of Elko residents were born in the United States, with 43.52% having been born in Nevada. 3.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,236 | 75 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 21,161 | 75 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 21,086 | 76 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 21,010 | 75 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 20,935 | 75 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 20,860 | 75 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 20,785 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 20,733 | 105 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 20,628 | 69 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 20,559 | 68 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 20,491 | 131 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 20,360 | 36 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 20,324 | 78 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 20,246 | 128 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 20,118 | -58 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 20,176 | 233 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 19,943 | 699 | 3.63% |
| 2012 | 19,244 | 736 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 18,508 | 114 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 18,394 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,708 | 1,972 | 13.38% |
| 1990 | 14,736 | 5,978 | 68.26% |
| 1980 | 8,758 | 1,137 | 14.92% |
| 1970 | 7,621 | 1,323 | 21.01% |
| 1960 | 6,298 | 905 | 16.78% |
| 1950 | 5,393 | 1,299 | 31.73% |
| 1940 | 4,094 | 877 | 27.26% |
| 1930 | 3,217 | 2,417 | 302.13% |
| 1900 | 800 | -20,436 | -96.23% |