Elko County, Nevada
NV · FIPS 32007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,047 | — | #960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,487 | +15.1% | #390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $301,400 | +6.9% | #618 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,164 | +0.1% | #598 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -21.9% | #754 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.0% of residents in Elko County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
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.