Elko, Nevada
Elko: City in Elko County, Nevada, United States
About
Elko is a city located in the county of Elko in the U.S. state of Nevada. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,297 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,531 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Elko
| Population : | 20,531 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nevada (United States) |
| County : | Elko County |
| Postal code : | 89801–89803 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 775 |
| Area : | 46.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,066 feet / 1544 meters |
| Capital city : | Elko is capital of Elko County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1868 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 06:30:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elko is located at 40°49'57"N 115°45'47"W (40.8324200, -115.7631200).
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Demographics
The population of Elko increased by 10.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,297 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,500 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,232 | 3.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,925 | 3.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,142 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,105 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,264 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,339 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,383 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,452 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,531 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,516 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,392 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,863 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,479 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 73.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 707 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
Elko zip code is 89801.
County name: Elko, County
fips: 32007
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $376,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,936 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,236 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,306 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,370 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,880 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,061 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 73,229 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,150 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $100,219 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,885 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,397 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 468 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 878 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,310 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,814.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.98 |
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People born in Elko (16)
People born in Elko, including politician Morley Griswold, Radio Personality and Owner of Media Network Dave Pratt, football placekicker Dirk Borgognone, .
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- Joseph L. Henderson (American physician) he was born in 31/08/1903
- Shelly Robertson she was born in 08/04/1979
- John Ellison (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Ron Mendive (American congressman in Idaho)
- Neil Kornze (American government official)
- Jenny Lee Lindberg (American bassist) she was born in 30/07/1981
- Tim Gilligan (American-football player (1981-)) he was born in 17/02/1981
- Cy Sneed (American baseball player) he was born in 01/10/1992
- Robert Marion Clawson (American economist) he was born in 10/08/1905
- Lawton B. Kline (American professor of Spanish) he was born in 01/05/1904
- Thomas K. Hood (physician) he was born in 12/05/1921
- George Harold Anderson he was born in 21/11/1893
- Gilbert R. Coleman (economist) he was born in 05/02/1955
Schools in Elko
College & universities near Elko, NV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182306 | Great Basin College | Elko (NV) | 89801 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elko, NV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELK | Elko | 12th and Silver Sts. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elko , South Carolina human settlement in Barnwell County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 180 people.
Other cities in Elko County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elko County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek | 12,361 | Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| West Wendover | 4,268 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Carlin | 2,281 | 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
Elko distances to largest Nevada cities
