U.S. County · Profile

Elko County

54.3KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+19.89%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Elko County has a population of 54,293 as of 2023. It is located in Nevada.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Elko County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):25.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White71.1%38,602
Hispanic or Latino25.0%13,573
Two or More Races13.2%7,167
Some Other Race8.3%4,506
American Indian/Alaska Native5.0%2,715
Asian1.3%706
Black or African American0.9%489
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%109

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Elko County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$87,755
17.7% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,001
1.7% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.4%
9.6% below national average
Median Age
34.9 years

Income & Poverty

$87,755Median Household Income
$39,001Per Capita Income
10.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$87,755$103,071
Families$100,342$117,585
Married-couple Families$100,342$112,383
Nonfamily Households$50,978$55,056

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Elko County, Nevada.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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