Elko, NV

Census Place

Add Comparison

2024 Population

20,696

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

33.2

3.21% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

13.8%

12% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$79,036

4.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$309,100

8.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,315

3.72% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Elko, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Elko, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elko, NV are Great Basin College (847 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Elko, NV was $309,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Elko, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Elko, NV was 2 cars per household.

United States Nevada Elko County, NV Elko, NV Rural Nevada PUMA, NV

Population & Diversity

Elko, NV is home to a population of 20.7k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.19% of Elko, NV residents were born outside of the country (1.7k people).

In 2024, there were 5.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.4k people) in Elko, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.23k Other (Hispanic) and 2.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2024 Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.7% of Elko, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Elko, NV was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elko, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elko, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 723
Other (Hispanic)
2.23k ± 523
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.2k ± 655

28.9%

Hispanic Population

5.98k people

28.9% of the people in Elko, NV are hispanic (5.98k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elko, NV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
215,321 ± 11,001 people
Philippines
93,403 ± 7,392 people
Cuba
26,547 ± 3,983 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 215,321 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 93,403 and Cuba with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

8.19%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

7.54%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2024, 8.19% of Elko, NV residents (1.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elko, NV was 7.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elko, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
224 ± 116
Vietnam
224 ± 113
Gulf War (1990s)
105 ± 77

Elko, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Elko, NV.

Health

89.2% of the population of Elko, NV has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 7.95% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.501% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1,763 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,763 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 376 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

7.95%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.501%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elko, NV grew by 4.01% from 10.4% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elko, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Elko, NV employs 10.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Elko, NV were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2,136 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,149 people), and Educational Services (903 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($102,813), Manufacturing ($91,797), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,744).

Employment

Occupations

10.3k

2024 Value

± 834

−3.72%

1 Year decline

± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elko, NV declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 10.7k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elko, NV, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,499 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,135 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (833 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elko, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.3k

2024 Value

± 834

−3.72%

1 Year decline

± 12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elko, NV declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 10.7k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elko, NV, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2,136 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,149 people), and Educational Services (903 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elko, NV, though some of these residents may live in Elko, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,276

Median earning men ± $8,036

$36,207

Median earning women ± $5,741

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,809), Manufacturing ($91,780), and Wholesale Trade ($91,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($140,093), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,406), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,955).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Elko, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Elko, NV awarded 847 degrees. The student population of Elko, NV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,173 male students and 2,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elko, NV are White (485 and 57.3%), Hispanic or Latino (251 and 29.6%), Unknown (38 and 4.49%), and Two or More Races (25 and 2.95%).

The largest universities in Elko, NV by number of degrees awarded are Great Basin College (847 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elko, NV are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (106 and 12.5%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (83 and 9.8%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (78 and 9.21%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,758 for in-state students and $11,816 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 3,320 students enrolled in Elko, NV, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,736 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
78 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
34 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Elko, NV was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Elko, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Great Basin College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

847 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Basin College with 847 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elko, NV, which is 0.779 times less than the 476 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 485 degrees mean that there were 1.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 251 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($165) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,670) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elko, NV was $309,100 in 2024, which is 0.929 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $285,400 to $309,100, a 8.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Elko, NV is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Elko, NV have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elko, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$309,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,502

$4,759

Median Property Taxes

±$546

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elko, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elko, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.6%

Homeownership

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Elko, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elko, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,036

Median Household Income

± $9,484

7.61k

Number of Households

± 673

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.61k households in Elko, NV grew to $79,036 from the previous year's value of $75,630.

The following chart displays the households in Elko, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elko, NV is from Nevada.

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2024, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0693% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nevada across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (62.5%)
Carpooled (18.7%)
Public Transit (11.2%)

In 2024, 62.5% of workers in Elko, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elko, NV have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.45% of the workforce in Elko, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elko, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elko, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elko, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elko, NV (2.79k out of 20.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elko, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.