Elko County, Nevada

NV · FIPS 32007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 54,047 #960 / 3,222
70th
Median Household Income $86,487 +15.1% #390 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 35.7 years -8.2% #2,911 / 3,222
10th
Median Home Value $301,400 +6.9% #618 / 3,222
81th
Median Gross Rent $1,164 +0.1% #598 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 9.8% -21.9% #754 / 3,222
77th

Demographics

Elko County has a population of 54,047, making it the #960 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Elko County is $86,487, ranking #390 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$86,487 +15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #390 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,139 −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #930 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.8% −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #754 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,664 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8% −47.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,385 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.9 min +15.7% vs nat'l
Rank #610 of 3,222
81th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Elko County is $301,400 (+6.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,164/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.

Median Home Value
$301,400 +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #618 of 3,222
81th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,164 +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #598 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.4% +10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,108 of 3,222
35th percentile
71.4% Homeownership

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Health

91.0% of residents in Elko County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.

91.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.0% −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,953 of 3,222
39th percentile

About Elko County, Nevada

Elko County, Nevada has a total population of 54,047, making it the 960th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elko County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Elko County is $86,487, which ranks #390 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Elko County is $301,400, 6.9% above the national median. Renters in Elko County pay a median gross rent of $1,164 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Elko County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.

Elko County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).

All data for Elko County, Nevada comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.