Elko County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Elko County is located in Nevada with a total population of 53,852. It is the 5th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elko County is 35.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elko County is $83,427. This is 10% higher than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. The median home value is $282,400. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $406,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elko County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.