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Elko, NV
City in Elko County, Nevada.
Population
20,696
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,160
ZIP codes
0
Elko and its ZIP codes
Elko at a glance
- Elko is about 40 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 123 cities and towns in Nevada.
- The median household income is $79,036, close to the Nevada median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,100 (29% below Nevada) and median rent is $1,267 a month.
Local data for Elko, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elko, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,036
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$309,100
Median rent
$1,267/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,195), German Americans (2,500), Irish Americans (2,049).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elko County. PPP loans are for Elko.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,963
22,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$318M
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
How people get to work
Elko, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit11.2%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elko, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,322
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
97
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elko, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Elko
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OsinoCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Spring CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 53.7 |
| LamoilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| CarlinCity | 19 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elko, NV in?
- Elko is in Elko County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Elko, NV?
- About 20,696 people live in Elko, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elko?
- Nearby places include Osino (8.8 mi), Spring Creek (13 mi), Lamoille (18 mi), Carlin (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023