Elko County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Elko County, Nevada has a population of 54,047, the 6th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $86,487 and the median home value is $301,400. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Elko County Quick Facts
How Elko County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,852 | 54,047 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $83,427 | $86,487 | +3.7% |
| Median home value | $282,400 | $301,400 | +6.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Elko County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,696 | $79,036 | 13.8% | $309,100 |
| Spring Creek | 14,739 | $105,154 | 7.3% | $360,600 |
| West Wendover | 4,514 | $49,013 | 7.4% | $139,700 |
| Carlin | 2,088 | $60,898 | 6.5% | $179,700 |
| Jackpot | 1,415 | N/A | 3.0% | $157,900 |
| Wells | 1,352 | $107,454 | 21.3% | $205,300 |
| Osino | 1,341 | $92,756 | 1.0% | $106,300 |
| Owyhee | 647 | $54,000 | 31.5% | $119,300 |
| Montello | 80 | N/A | 32.5% | N/A |
| Mountain City | 16 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Elko County is located in Nevada with a total population of 54,047. It is the 6th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Elko County is 35.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Elko County is $86,487. This is 11% higher than the state median of $78,260. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 7.0%. The median home value is $301,400. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $435,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Elko County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Elko County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Elko County, Nevada?
Elko County has a population of 54,047, making it the 6th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Elko County?
The median household income in Elko County is $86,487 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.
How many cities are in Elko County, Nevada?
Elko County contains 10 Census-designated places.