Elko County's estimated 2026 population is 54,323 with a growth rate of -0.04% 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 10.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Elko County includes 69.65% White, 8.45% other race, 4.55% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (69.65%)
Two or more races (14.93%)
Other race (8.45%)
Native American (4.55%)
Asian (1.42%)
Black or African American (0.85%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,506 | 69.65% |
| Two or more races | 8,040 | 14.93% |
| Other race | 4,552 | 8.45% |
| Native American | 2,450 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 764 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 459 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Elko County's average per capita income is $53,660. Household income levels show a median of $83,427. The poverty rate stands at 11.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,552 | - |
| Families | $102,075 | $117,541 |
| Households | $83,427 | $101,551 |
| Non Families | $49,045 | $63,620 |
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