Elko is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Elko County. As of the official 2020 U.S. Census, the city has a population of 20,564. Elko serves as the center of the Ruby Valley, a region with a population of over 55,000. Elko is 21 miles (34 km) from Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, providing year-round access to recreation, including hiking, skiing, hunting, and more than 20 alpine lakes. The city straddles the Humboldt River. Spring Creek, Nevada, serves as a bedroom community 6 miles (10 km) from the city with a population of 13,805.
Elko is the principal city of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Elko and Eureka counties. Although a small city, Elko is the largest...
| Ethnicity | Elko | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Elko | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Education | Elko | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 27% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 28% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |