Elko County, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Nevada
The population of Elko County, Nevada is 53,852 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $83,427, the median home value is $282,400, and the median age is 35.4.
The population of Elko County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (49,093 → 54,363), a +0.73% annualized rate.
53,852
Population
+0.73%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$83,427
Median Income
$282,400
Median Home Value
Elko County covers 17,173 sq mi of land at 3.1 people per square mile.
About Elko County, NV
Elko County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 52.9% of the population. Elko County is a county in Nevada with a population of 53,852. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Nevada in the country, at #5 by population.
The typical household earns $83,427 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.2%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $282,400, with typical rent around $1,126.
College attainment is 17.5%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Elko County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Elko County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Elko County had a population of 49,093 in 2010 and 54,363 in 2024, a 10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,383 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.
54,363
Population (2024)
49,093
Population (2010)
54,383
Peak (2023)
0.74%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,093 |
| 2011 | 49,463 |
| 2012 | 50,998 |
| 2013 | 52,378 |
| 2014 | 52,616 |
| 2015 | 51,756 |
| 2016 | 52,022 |
| 2017 | 52,307 |
| 2018 | 52,470 |
| 2019 | 52,880 |
| 2020 | 53,676 |
| 2021 | 53,868 |
| 2022 | 53,943 |
| 2023 | 54,383 |
| 2024 | 54,363 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
35.4
Median Age
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Male
12.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 12.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $83,427+$7,866 vs state |
| Mean household income | $101,551 |
| Per-capita income | $39,474 |
| Poverty rate | 7.2%-1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Elko County is agriculture, accounting for 21.5% of workers.
How residents commute
10.6%
Drive alone
3.7%
Carpool
64.2%
Public transit
5.8%
Work from home
27.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$282,400$-123,700 vs state
Median home value
$1,126
Median rent
70.4%
Homeownership rate
22,033
Total housing units
88.7%
Occupied
11.3%
Vacant
29.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.1%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
52.9%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
12.4%
With a disability
81.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.2%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elko County, Nevada has a population of 53,852 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Elko County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (49,093 → 54,363), a +0.73% annualized rate.
The median household income in Elko County, Nevada is $83,427, with mean (average) household income of $101,551 and per-capita income of $39,474. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Elko County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.4%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Elko County, Nevada is 35.4 years. Residents are 47.8% female and 52.2% male.
The median home value in Elko County is $282,400 and median monthly rent is $1,126. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,033 total housing units, 11.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Elko County, Nevada is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Elko County, Nevada, with a population of 650,873.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.