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
| White | 70.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| 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.
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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.
Elko stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 3 people per square mile. Elko is a metro area in NV with a population of 55,512.
Median household income is $83,305, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 7.4%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $280,400, with typical rent around $1,122.
College attainment is 17.6%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.