Elko Population

2010–2026

140

2026 projection

0% since 2020 (no change)

050100150200201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Elko. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614000.00%
2025140+10.72%
2024139+10.72%
202313800.00%
202213800.00%
2021138-21.43%
2020140-10.71%
2019141-64.08%
2018147-74.55%
2017154-53.14%

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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.

Growth since 2020, compared

Elko is growing faster than Barnwell County, and slower than South Carolina and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Elko+2.2%
  • Barnwell County+0.4%

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.

Elko Demographics

32.3median age

Median age

Female44.1 yrs
Male24.9 yrs

Adults

226
72 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults154 other adults

Sex

Female 48.6% · 144Male 51.4% · 152

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 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

Elko Income

$40,278median household income

Median household income

$40,278

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$58,375

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Elko Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%27%46%
Never married55%64%45%
Divorced5%8%2%
Widowed3%2%6%
Separated<1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201