Elko County's estimated 2026 population is 54,944 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Elko County is the 6th largest county in Nevada. The 2010 population was 49,093 and has seen a growth of 11.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 39,761 adults, (7,101 of whom are seniors) in Elko County.
Female: 25,914 (47.9%)
Male: 28,133 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Elko County includes 65.86% White, 8.83% other race, 4.52% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,597 | 65.86% |
| Two or more races | 9,916 | 18.35% |
| Other race | 4,770 | 8.83% |
| Native American | 2,441 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 802 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 436 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.16% |
Elko County's average per capita income is $52,660. Household income levels show a median of $86,487. The poverty rate stands at 9.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,927 | - |
| Families | $105,741 | $119,266 |
| Households | $86,487 | $101,650 |
| Non Families | $47,469 | $61,447 |
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