Elko County , Nevada
County in Nevada, United States
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Elko County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,818 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 52,778 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elko. The county was created 152 years ago in 1869.
The county has a total area of 17,202.78 square miles (44555 km2).
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Elko County, NV Quick Facts
| Population : | 52,778 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nevada |
| Area : | 44555 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Elko |
| Altitude : | 5,528 feet / 1685 meters |
| Capital : | Elko |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1869 |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 21:00:46 (11th April 2021) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 7.5% (2010-2019) |
Elko County, NV has 9 neighbors .
- Lander County county in Nevada, United States
- White Pine County county in Nevada, United States
- Cassia County county in Idaho, United States
- Owyhee County county in Idaho, United States
- Twin Falls County county in Idaho, United States
- Eureka County county in Nevada, United States
- Humboldt County county in Nevada, United States
- Box Elder County county in northwestern Utah, United States
- Tooele County county in northwestern Utah, United States
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 48,818 | census |
| 2011 | 49,442 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,969 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,334 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,531 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,728 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,082 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,357 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52,539 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,778 | estimation process |
The population of Elko County increased by 7.5% in 9 years.
People born in Elko County, NV (3)
Many people were born here, including politician Edward P. Carville, range economist Chester A. Brennen, soil scientist William A. Goodale, you can see a list of people who born in Elko County, NV.
Elko County, NV Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Elko County, NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elko | 20,452 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| West Wendover | 4,273 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Carlin | 2,277 | Dog breed |
| Wells | 1,252 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
Nevada Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,266,715 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Las Vegas | 651,319 | City in and county seat of Clark County, Nevada, United States |
| Washoe County | 471,519 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Henderson | 320,189 | City in Nevada |
| Reno | 255,601 | County seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States |
| North Las Vegas | 249,180 | City in Nevada |
| Sparks | 105,006 | City in Washoe County, Nevada, United States |
| Lyon County | 57,510 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Carson City | 55,916 | Independent city in and capital of Nevada, United States |
| Douglas County | 48,905 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Nye County | 46,523 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Churchill County | 24,909 | County in Nevada, United States |
| Fernley | 21,476 | City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States |
| Elko | 20,452 | City in Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Mesquite | 19,726 | City in Nevada |
| Humboldt County | 16,831 | County in Nevada, United States |
