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Elko County, Nevada
Elko County, Nevada. Elko County had 54,815 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). It holds 11 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 32007.
Elko County is one of the 2 counties of the Elko, NV micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
54,815
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,702 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,047
Median household income
$86,487
±$5,461 (90% margin)
Nevada: $78,260
Median home value
$301,400
±$12,999 (90% margin)
Nevada: $435,400
Median gross rent
$1,164
±$67 (90% margin)
Nevada: $1,597
How many people live in Elko County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 53,702 residents in Elko County. The Census Bureau estimates 54,815 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Nevada (+5.7%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,047 over 17,173 square miles of land.
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,047 | 3,184,612 | +1,750 |
| Households | 19,627±348 | 1,202,593 | +1,562 |
| Average household size | 2.71±0.05 | 2.62 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 22,177±42 | 1,326,471 | +598 |
Elko County's population since 2000
From 45,291 in 2000 to 54,815 in 2025: up 21.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Elko County?
Elko County holds 11 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Elko with 21,019 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Elko | 20,564 | $79,036 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek | 14,967 | $105,154 |
| West Wendover | 4,512 | $49,013 |
| Carlin | 2,050 | $60,898 |
| Wells | 1,237 | $107,454 |
| Owyhee | 1,027 | $54,000 |
| JackpotGEOID 3236500 | 855 | not published |
| OsinoGEOID 3253200 | 668 | $92,756 |
| LamoilleGEOID 3239300 | 130 | not published |
| MontelloGEOID 3248400 | 66 | not published |
| Mountain CityGEOID 3249200 | 14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elko County?
The median resident of Elko County is 35.7 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.0%. 8.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7±0.4 | 39.1 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1%±0.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.0% | 29.6% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.1%±1.4 pts | 44.8% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9%±1.4 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.5 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±1.6 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±1.9 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elko County earn?
Half of Elko County's 19,627 households earn less than $86,487 a year (±$5,461), against $78,260 in Nevada. In 2015-2019 the median was $99,972 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,485 after inflation. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,487±$5,461 | $78,260 | −$13,485 |
| Mean household income | $101,650±$5,177 | $106,475 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,139±$1,821 | $41,354 | −$2,551 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±1.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±3.0 pts | 16.3% | −6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±2.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.1 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elko County?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Elko County's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $301,400 by its owner (±$12,999). The median renter pays $1,164 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,400±$12,999 | $435,400 | +$39,878 |
| Median gross rent | $1,164±$67 | $1,597 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4%±5.8 pts | 46.4% | +8.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,811±$70 | $1,932 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4%±2.5 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 22,177±42 | 1,326,471 | +598 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5%±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.7%±3.0 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.4%±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elko County building?
Builders took permits for 118 new housing units across Elko County in 2025 (118 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elko County get to work?
63.0% of Elko County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3%±2.0 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0%±3.1 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.6%±2.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.0%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 11.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±1.8 | 24.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Elko County's census tracts?
Elko County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,921 (Tract 9515) to $116,992 (Tract 9514.03).
| Tract 950232007950200 | 2,364±499 | $106,141 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9507.0132007950701 | 6,013±714 | $109,299 |
| Tract 9507.0232007950702 | 6,468±692 | $94,920 |
| Tract 950832007950800 | 1,695±286 | $60,938 |
| Tract 950932007950900 | 2,379±405 | $48,051 |
| Tract 951032007951000 | 1,637±334 | $94,861 |
| Tract 9512.0132007951201 | 5,427±632 | $106,981 |
| Tract 9512.0232007951202 | 4,135±608 | $85,540 |
| Tract 951332007951300 | 2,931±507 | $70,017 |
| Tract 9514.0132007951401 | 4,498±560 | $86,375 |
| Tract 9514.0332007951403 | 3,923±601 | $116,992 |
| Tract 9514.0432007951404 | 3,398±636 | $100,991 |
| Tract 951532007951500 | 4,684±136 | $47,921 |
| Tract 951632007951600 | 2,100±424 | $60,898 |
| Tract 951732007951700 | 2,395±470 | $43,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Elko County compare with Nevada's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 17 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 17 |
| Median household income | 5th of 16 |
| Median home value | 8th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 17 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 17 |
| Median age | 17th of 17 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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