Elko, NV

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2023 Population

20,624

0.541% 1-year growth

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.3

2.39% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

7.53% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$75,630

11% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$285,400

3.56% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,714

2.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Elko, NV had a population of 20.6k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $75,630. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elko, NV grew from 20,513 to 20,624, a 0.541% increase and its median household income declined from $85,000 to $75,630, a −11% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elko, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (61%), Other (Hispanic) (9.07%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (8.82%), White (Hispanic) (8.68%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%).

None of the households in Elko, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Elko, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elko, NV are Great Basin College (911 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Elko, NV was $285,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

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Population & Diversity

Elko, NV is home to a population of 20.6k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, NaNk% of Elko, NV residents were born outside of the country (1.56k people).

In 2023, there were 6.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Elko, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.87k Other (Hispanic) and 1.82k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Elko, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elko, NV was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elko, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elko, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 724
Other (Hispanic)
1.87k ± 600
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.82k ± 658

27.7%

Hispanic Population

5.72k people

27.7% of the people in Elko, NV are hispanic (5.72k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elko, NV as a share of the total population.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
277 ± 124
Gulf War (2001-)
242 ± 138
Gulf War (1990s)
143 ± 98

Elko, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elko, NV employs 10.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Elko, NV were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2,100 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,224 people), and Educational Services (996 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,821), Manufacturing ($89,535), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,375).

Employment

Occupations

10.7k

2023 Value

± 890

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elko, NV grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 10.5k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elko, NV, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,291 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,197 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (965 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elko, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.7k

2023 Value

± 890

2.46%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elko, NV grew at a rate of 2.46%, from 10.5k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elko, NV, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (2,100 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,224 people), and Educational Services (996 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elko, NV, though some of these residents may live in Elko, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,163

Median earning men ± $5,743

$39,870

Median earning women ± $3,340

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($89,735), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,013), and Public Administration ($81,161).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,701), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,642), and Public Administration ($70,224).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nevada.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nevada for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nevada over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nevada

Nevada is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nevada have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Elko, NV awarded 911 degrees. The student population of Elko, NV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,014 male students and 1,922 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elko, NV are White (575 and 63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (224 and 24.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (28 and 3.08%), and Black or African American (26 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Elko, NV by number of degrees awarded are Great Basin College (911 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elko, NV are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (126 and 13.8%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (102 and 11.2%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (79 and 8.67%).

The median tuition cost in Elko, NV for a public four year colleges is $3,690 for in-state students and $11,333 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,936 students enrolled in Elko, NV, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,639 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
66 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
38 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Elko, NV was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Elko, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Great Basin College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

911 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Basin College with 911 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 433 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elko, NV, which is 0.906 times less than the 478 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 575 degrees mean that there were 2.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 224 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($165) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,670) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elko, NV was $285,400 in 2023, which is 0.941 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $275,600 to $285,400, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Elko, NV is 62.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$285,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,009

$5,073

Median Property Taxes

±$566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elko, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elko, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.4%

Homeownership

2023

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.4% of the housing units in Elko, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elko, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Elko, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,630

Median Household Income

± $11,215

N/A

Number of Households

± N/A

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Elko, NV declined from $75,630 from the previous year's value of $85,000.

The following chart displays the households in Elko, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elko, NV is from Elko, NV.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Elko, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (64.2%)
Carpooled (15.8%)
Public Transit (12%)

In 2023, 64.2% of workers in Elko, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elko, NV have a similar commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.06% of the workforce in Elko, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elko, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elko, NV (2.48k out of 20.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elko, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

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Health

89.6% of the population of Elko, NV has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 8.33% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.473% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1,763 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.95% increase from the previous year (1,696 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

8.33%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.473%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elko, NV grew by 8.78% from 9.53% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elko, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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