City in Elko County, Nevada · 10.4 sq mi · 193 people per sq mi
2,011 people live in Carlin. The typical household earns $60,898, and the median resident is 38.7 years old.
2026 projection
From 2,050 in 2020
Poverty rate 6.48%
Men 39.5 · Women 36.9
2010–2026
2,011
2026 projection
1.9% since 2020 (decrease)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.
2010–2026
2,011
2026 projection
1.9% since 2020 (decrease)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.
Use the left and right arrow keys to inspect population observations.
| 2026 | 2,011 | 0 | 0.00% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,011 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 2,011 | +10 | 0.50% |
| 2023 | 2,001 | +50 | 2.56% |
| 2022 | 1,951 | -39 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 1,990 | -60 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 2,050 | -33 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 2,083 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,083 | -61 | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 2,144 | -40 | 1.83% |
Showing 10 of 17 years.
The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.
Carlin is growing slower than Elko County, Nevada, and the U.S.
Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101
Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 21 people).
Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002
Half of households earn more, half earn less
Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.
About 1 in 15 residents
54% of residents age 15 and older are married.
| Status | Overall | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 54% | 61% | 49% |
| Never married | 26% | 24% | 27% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Widowed | 9% | 3% | 14% |
| Separated | <1% | 2% | 0% |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201
14 sources