Elko County, NV Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,595 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.1 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.49% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,546 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Elko County grew by 16.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 53,852 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Elko County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,822 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.74% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Elko County is about 11% higher than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $208,333 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.4% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Elko County is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,125 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Elko County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 142 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.1 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.2 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 142 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,411 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,101 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 336 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Elko County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Elko County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Elko County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Elko County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of Elko County, Nevada?
The population of Elko County, Nevada is 53,595, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Elko County, Nevada?
The population density of Elko County, Nevada is 3.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Elko County, Nevada?
The median household income in Elko County, Nevada is $83,822, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Elko County, Nevada?
The median home price in Elko County, Nevada is $208,333, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Elko County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Elko County, Nevada is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.