Carlin, Nevada
Carlin: City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
About
Carlin is a city located in the county of Elko in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,368 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,281 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carlin
| Population : | 2,281 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nevada (United States) |
| County : | Elko County |
| Postal code : | 89822 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 775 |
| Area : | 27.05 km2 |
| Named for : | William Passmore Carlin |
| Altitude : | 4,905 feet / 1495 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 16:14:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 84 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carlin is located at 40°42'50"N 116°6'14"W (40.7138100, -116.1039700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carlin decreased by 3.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,368 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,362 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,417 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,426 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,374 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,317 | -2.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,333 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,316 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,278 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,277 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,281 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,019 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,126 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,374 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,997 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 467 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
Carlin zip code is 89822.
County name: Elko, County
fips: 32007
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $212,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,033 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,175 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,372 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,465 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 250,125 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 296,273 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,713 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,365 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,311 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 738 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 124 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 552 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 667 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,542.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.15 |
Other Places in Carlin
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Schools in Carlin
College & universities near Carlin, NV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182306 | Great Basin College | Elko (NV) | 89801 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carlin, NV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELK | Elko | 12th and Silver Sts. | RAIL |
Other cities in Elko County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elko County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,531 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Spring Creek | 12,361 | Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| West Wendover | 4,268 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Wells | 1,254 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Owyhee | 953 | Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Carlin distances to largest Nevada cities
