Elko County, Nevada
Located in Nevada, Elko County has a population of 54,047 residents and a median age of 35.7 years, making it the #960 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median home value is $301,400, and the median household income is $86,487, which is 15% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Elko County, 17.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.2% below the national average, ranking #2,385 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Elko County is 75.3 years. 18.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.4% of adults in Elko County smoke , 35.5% are obese , and 22.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Elko County is 6.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 37.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.4% of children in Elko County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Elko County is 60.4%. The mean commute time is 31.9 min, which is 15.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Elko County voted Republican with a margin of 56.6%. The vote was 20.6% Dem / 77.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.