Elko, NV cityscape

89801

Elko, NV

Total Population
26,023
Median Household Income
$87,718
Median Home Value
$270,200
Median Rent
$1,141

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$87,718
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$270,200
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,141
100% above state median
Median Age
33.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Elko, NV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$87,718
+16.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-76,297,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.62 people

Total Households
9,742
Family Households
51.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
40.3%
#2 Industry
Education
14.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.7%
Total Employed Residents:7,494

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
13.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
4.1%
514 workers
Public Transit
11.3%
1,418 workers
Total Commuting Workers:12,553
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (11.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.8%
13,036 employed
Labor Force
13,787
723 unemployed
Median Age
33.9 years
Per Capita Income
$41,537
Poverty Rate
10.0%

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