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Population Review

Census ACS · #575 μSA

Elko Metro Area

The Elko, Nv Micropolitan Statistical Area has 55,512 residents. The median household income is $83,305 and the median home value is $280,400.

55,512

Population

3

People / sq mi

$83,305

Median Income

$280,400

Median Home Value

The Elko CBSA covers 21,349 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White70.1%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)6.3%

Economy & Income

$83,305

Median Household Income

$39,266

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$280,400

Median Home Value

$1,122

Median Rent

70.9%

Homeownership

Education

87.5%

High School+

17.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

10.5%

Drive Alone

5.8%

Work From Home

27.7 min

Avg Commute

53.3%

Foreign Born

Elko spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Elko, Nv Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 55,512 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #575 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Elko metro area is $83,305, with a per capita income of $39,266.

The Elko, Nv CBSA spans the state of Nevada.

Data for the Elko, Nv CBSA (21220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.