Elko County's estimated 2025 population is 54,921 with a growth rate of 0.58% 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 11.87% 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
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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