Elko County Summary

Life in Elko County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Elko County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elko County:

  • The population in Elko County is 53,600.

  • The median home value in Elko County is $331,820.

  • The median income in Elko County is $87,755.

  • The median rent in Elko County is $1,077.

  • The unemployment rate in Elko County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Elko County is 10.4%.

  • The average high in Elko County is 63.7° and there are 19.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Elko County

List Of Cities & Towns in Elko County

Elko, NV Population 20,513

Spring Creek, NV Population 15,062

West Wendover, NV Population 4,513

Carlin, NV Population 2,366

Jackpot, NV Population 1,215

Wells, NV Population 1,057

Osino, NV Population 1,051

Owyhee, NV Population 1,012

Lamoille, NV Population 55

Montello, NV Population 22

Oasis, NV Population 0

Map Of Elko County

Elko County, NV Weather

  • The average high in Elko County is 63.7°.

  • There are 69.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 19.5 inches of rain each year with 17.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:26 hours of sun each day in Elko County.

StatElko County
Mean High63.7
Nice Days69.39
Rainfall19.5
Snowfall17.4
Sunny_hours6:26
63.7°
Average High
19.5
Inches of Rain

Elko County Photos

View Of Carlin In Nevada From The South Side Of The Humboldt River
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
View West Along Interstate  From The Exit  Overpass In Carlinc Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
View Of Downtown Elko In Nevada From A Bluff To The South
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
Kenv Elkoc Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Visitor7 | CC BY-SA 3.0
View West Along Interstate  From The Exit  Overpass In Elkoc Nevada
Source: Wikipedia User Famartin | CC BY-SA 3.0
Elko Regional Airport
Source: Wikipedia User Visitor7 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Elko County Demographics

Population over time in Elko County

The current population in Elko County is 53,600. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 53,420 1.7%
2021 52,537 0.5%
2020 52,297 -

Gender in Elko County

  • Elko County is 47.6% female with 25,530 female residents.

  • Elko County is 52.4% male with 28,069 male residents.

Female
47.6% (25,530)
Male
52.4% (28,069)
Gender Elko County NV USA
Female 47.6% 49.5% 50.4%
Male 52.4% 50.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Elko County

Elko County is:

  • 63.6% White with 34,089 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 458 African American residents.

  • 4.3% American Indian with 2,326 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 689 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 92 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 371 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 2,151 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.0% Hispanic with 13,424 Hispanic residents.

White
63.6% (34,089)
African American
0.9% (458)
American Indian
4.3% (2,326)
Asian
1.3% (689)
Hawaiian
0.2% (92)
Other
0.7% (371)
Two Or More
4.0% (2,151)
Hispanic
25.0% (13,424)

Table: Elko County By Race

Race Elko County NV USA
White 63.6% 46.4% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 9.0% 12.1%
American Indian 4.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 8.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 4.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.0% 29.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Elko County, Nevada

  • 3.8% of households in Elko County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Elko County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Elko County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Elko County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Elko County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Elko County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Elko County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.4% of households in Elko County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Elko County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Elko County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (2,061)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (1,878)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.9% (2,605)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (3,700)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (5,249)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (6,657)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (8,510)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.4% (12,569)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.6% (6,212)
$200,000 or more
7.8% (4,154)
Income Elko County NV USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.9% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.4% 17.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.6% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.8% 8.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elko County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Elko County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Elko County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Elko County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Elko County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Elko County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Elko County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Elko County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Elko County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Elko County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,607)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,216)
High School / GED
34% (18,224)
Some College
28% (15,008)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,896)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (5,896)
Master's Degree
5% (2,680)
Professional Degree
1% (536)
Doctorate Degree
1% (536)
Education Elko County NV USA
< 9th Grade 2% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 28% 26%
Some College 28% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 6% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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