Elko, NV

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Elko Overview

20,513
TOTAL POPULATION
11,119
MALE POPULATION
9,394
FEMALE POPULATION
118.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,299
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,720
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,408
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,978
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elko Zip Codes

Elko Area Codes

Race in Elko

The most populous races in Elko are White / Caucasian (14,708 | 71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5,960 | 29.0%), and Two or more Races (2,511 | 12.2%).
Race in Elko
Race# Population% Population
Asian3331.6%
Black / African American2031.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific290.1%
Hispanic or Latino5,96029.0%
Native / Alaskan8764.3%
White / Caucasian14,70871.7%
Two or more Races2,51112.2%
Some other Race1,8539.0%
Total20,513100.0%

Ancestry in Elko

The most populous ancestries reported in Elko are Mexican (5,121 | 25.0%), German (2,390 | 11.7%), Irish (2,128 | 10.4%), English (2,005 | 9.8%), and American (977 | 4.8%), together accounting for 61.5% of all Elko residents.
Ancestry in Elko
Ancestry# Population% Population
African290.1%
American9774.8%
Austrian820.4%
Basque3791.8%
Bhutanese790.4%
Blackfeet80.0%
British1040.5%
Burmese350.2%
Canadian470.2%
Central American10.0%
Cherokee160.1%
Chippewa90.0%
Choctaw470.2%
Colombian60.0%
Comanche60.0%
Croatian40.0%
Czech740.4%
Danish2291.1%
Dutch1320.6%
Eastern European320.2%
English2,0059.8%
European8093.9%
Finnish210.1%
French3371.6%
French American Indian130.1%
French Canadian330.2%
German2,39011.7%
Ghanaian200.1%
Greek1480.7%
Guatemalan10.0%
Hopi260.1%
Hungarian830.4%
Indian (Asian)870.4%
Inupiat60.0%
Iranian190.1%
Irish2,12810.4%
Italian6833.3%
Korean840.4%
Lithuanian70.0%
Mexican5,12125.0%
Mexican American Indian140.1%
Native Hawaiian210.1%
Navajo490.2%
Nigerian10.0%
Northern European70.0%
Norwegian3381.7%
Paiute330.2%
Polish1860.9%
Portuguese110.1%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican280.1%
Russian240.1%
Samoan330.2%
Scandinavian760.4%
Scotch-Irish1390.7%
Scottish3361.6%
Shoshone3121.5%
Sioux30.0%
Slovak1730.8%
Slovene1060.5%
South American60.0%
Spaniard5722.8%
Spanish1860.9%
Sri Lankan900.4%
Subsaharan African590.3%
Swedish1570.8%
Swiss140.1%
Thai420.2%
Ukrainian170.1%
Ute540.3%
Welsh1540.7%
Yaqui470.2%
Yugoslavian40.0%
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Immigrants in Elko

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elko came from Central America (1,095 | 5.3%), Latin America (1,095 | 5.3%), Mexico (1,005 | 4.9%), Asia (116 | 0.6%), and Panama (90 | 0.4%), together accounting for 16.6% of all Elko residents.
Immigrants in Elko
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa290.1%
Asia1160.6%
Australia230.1%
Canada360.2%
Central America1,0955.3%
China50.0%
Eastern Asia510.3%
Eastern Europe70.0%
Europe440.2%
Ghana200.1%
India130.1%
Japan390.2%
Korea70.0%
Latin America1,0955.3%
Mexico1,0054.9%
Oceania230.1%
Panama900.4%
Philippines450.2%
Russia70.0%
South Central Asia130.1%
South Eastern Asia520.3%
Southern Europe370.2%
Spain370.2%
Vietnam70.0%
Western Africa290.1%
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Sex and Age in Elko

Sex and Age in Elko

The most populous age groups in Elko are 25 to 29 Years (1,130 | 10.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (931 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elko
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years701 (6.3%)786 (8.4%)
5 to 9 Years764 (6.9%)526 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years955 (8.6%)600 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years479 (4.3%)502 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,033 (9.3%)876 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,130 (10.2%)931 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years867 (7.8%)515 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years773 (7.0%)711 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Years821 (7.4%)555 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years550 (5.0%)458 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years592 (5.3%)553 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years777 (7.0%)596 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years418 (3.8%)418 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years498 (4.5%)645 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years349 (3.1%)284 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years274 (2.5%)184 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years73 (0.7%)147 (1.6%)
85 Years and over65 (0.6%)107 (1.1%)
Total11,119 (100.0%)9,394 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elko

Median Family Size in Elko

The median family size in Elko is 3.28 persons per family, with single male/father families (397 | 8.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,726 | 77.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elko
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,726 (77.5%)3.26
Single Male/Father397 (8.3%)3.45
Single Female/Mother686 (14.3%)3.29
Total Families4,809 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Elko

The median household size in Elko is 2.56 persons per household, with single male/father households (397 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (2,993 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elko
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,726 (47.8%)3.27
Single Male/Father397 (5.1%)4.18
Single Female/Mother686 (8.8%)3.46
Non-family2,993 (38.4%)1.27
Total Households7,802 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elko

Out of a total of 7,802 households in Elko, 4,809 (61.6%) are family households, while 2,993 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,012, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,454.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elko
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,454 (31.5%)
2-Person Households2,012 (25.8%)468 (6.0%)
3-Person Households1,096 (14.1%)71 (0.9%)
4-Person Households1,016 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households518 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households84 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households83 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,809 (61.6%)2,993 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in Elko

Fertility by Age in Elko

Average fertility rate in Elko is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elko
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years222 (85.7%)96.0
35 to 50 years37 (14.3%)20.0
Total259 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elko

77.2% of women with births (259) in Elko are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 43.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elko
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years179 (80.6%)43 (19.4%)
35 to 50 years21 (56.8%)16 (43.2%)
Total200 (77.2%)59 (22.8%)

Fertility by Education in Elko

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elko
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School25 (9.7%)24.0
High School Diploma83 (32.1%)69.0
College or Associate's Degree53 (20.5%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree98 (37.8%)244.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total259 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elko

22.8% of women with births in Elko are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 41.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elko
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)
High School Diploma49 (59.0%)34 (41.0%)
College or Associate's Degree37 (69.8%)16 (30.2%)
Bachelor's Degree92 (93.9%)6 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total200 (77.2%)59 (22.8%)

Income in Elko

Income Overview in Elko

Per Capita Income in Elko is $39,299, while median incomes of families and households are $98,720 and $85,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,513$39,299
Median Family Income4,809$98,720
Mean Family Income4,809$110,613
Median Household Income7,802$85,000
Mean Household Income7,802$97,801
Income Deficit4,809$9,408
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,51342.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,51357.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,5130.41

Earnings by Sex in Elko

Average Earnings in Elko are $45,196, $59,569 for men and $34,002 for women, a difference of 42.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Elko
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,718 (58.0%)$59,569
Female4,871 (42.0%)$34,002
Total11,589 (100.0%)$45,196

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elko

The most common earnings brackets in Elko are $100,000+ for men (1,771 | 26.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (448 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elko
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less122 (1.8%)274 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99977 (1.1%)151 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49979 (1.2%)252 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999395 (5.9%)284 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499108 (1.6%)175 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999260 (3.9%)90 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499346 (5.1%)102 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99920 (0.3%)256 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49968 (1.0%)229 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999188 (2.8%)290 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999295 (4.4%)182 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999232 (3.5%)192 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999284 (4.2%)303 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999253 (3.8%)274 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999104 (1.5%)183 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999268 (4.0%)281 (5.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999542 (8.1%)265 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999282 (4.2%)306 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,024 (15.2%)448 (9.2%)
$100,000+1,771 (26.4%)334 (6.9%)
Total6,718 (100.0%)4,871 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elko

Average earnings in Elko are $72,328 for men and $40,267 for women, a difference of 44.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,041, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,017. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,684, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,332.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elko
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,017$21,332
High School Diploma$51,206$45,991
College or Associate's Degree$86,159$36,863
Bachelor's Degree$88,309$53,906
Graduate Degree$104,041$78,684
Total$72,328$40,267

Family Income in Elko

Family Income Brackets in Elko

According to the Elko family income data, there are 1,260 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 48 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elko
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001683.5%
$10,000 to $14,999481.0%
$15,000 to $24,999671.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993036.3%
$35,000 to $49,99963513.2%
$50,000 to $74,99972615.1%
$75,000 to $99,99949510.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,26026.2%
$150,000 to $199,99962012.9%
$200,000+48110.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elko

6-person families (78 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Elko with $127,667 per family, while 2-person families (2,177 | 45.3%) have the highest median income of $44,354 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elko
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,177 (45.3%)$88,707
3-Person Families1,044 (21.7%)$93,125
4-Person Families934 (19.4%)$101,912
5-Person Families512 (10.6%)$104,578
6-Person Families78 (1.6%)$127,667
7+ Person Families64 (1.3%)$68,289
Total4,809 (100.0%)$98,720

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elko

The median family income in Elko is $98,720, with families comprising 3+ earners (319) having the highest median family income of $165,389, while families with no earners (459) have the lowest median family income of $55,317, accounting for 6.6% and 9.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elko
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners459 (9.5%)$55,317
1 Earner1,697 (35.3%)$74,436
2 Earners2,334 (48.5%)$128,245
3+ Earners319 (6.6%)$165,389
Total4,809 (100.0%)$98,720

Household Income in Elko

Household Income Brackets in Elko

With 1,958 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Elko, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 281 households (3.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elko
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002813.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994455.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993043.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994846.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,00612.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,09214.0%
$75,000 to $99,99985010.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,95825.1%
$150,000 to $199,99978810.1%
$200,000+5937.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elko

The median household income in Elko is $85,000, with the highest median household income of $94,358 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,191 households (40.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,980, with 1,432 households (18.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elko
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years600 (7.7%)$55,690
25 to 44 Years3,191 (40.9%)$94,358
45 to 64 Years2,579 (33.1%)$93,875
65+ Years1,432 (18.3%)$50,980
Total7,802 (100.0%)$85,000

Poverty in Elko

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elko

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Elko, under 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 150 males (21.4%) and 118 females (31.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elko
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years150 (21.4%)145 (18.4%)
5 Years43 (19.7%)27 (23.5%)
6 to 11 Years140 (13.1%)48 (9.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (6.5%)58 (12.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (0.9%)33 (20.5%)
18 to 24 Years128 (11.6%)265 (23.7%)
25 to 34 Years187 (9.6%)213 (14.8%)
35 to 44 Years120 (7.7%)75 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years104 (9.2%)30 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years153 (12.9%)86 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years49 (5.8%)75 (8.5%)
75 Years and over17 (4.4%)118 (31.0%)
Total1,119 (10.3%)1,173 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elko

According to the poverty statistics in Elko, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elko
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years551 (78.6%)641 (81.6%)
5 Years175 (80.3%)88 (76.5%)
6 to 11 Years933 (87.0%)485 (91.0%)
12 to 14 Years376 (93.5%)418 (87.8%)
15 Years93 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years210 (99.1%)128 (79.5%)
18 to 24 Years972 (88.4%)855 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,757 (90.4%)1,221 (85.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,443 (92.3%)1,185 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,021 (90.8%)971 (97.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,038 (87.2%)918 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years793 (94.2%)804 (91.5%)
75 Years and over371 (95.6%)263 (69.0%)
Total9,733 (89.7%)8,016 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elko

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elko show that 2.9% or 109 of the total 3,726 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.8%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 19 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elko
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,917 (99.0%)19 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,322 (97.4%)35 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children341 (87.9%)47 (12.1%)
5 or more Children37 (82.2%)8 (17.8%)
Total3,617 (97.1%)109 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elko

According to the poverty data in Elko, 22.9% or 91 single-father households and 27.8% or 191 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (30.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (73.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elko
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (13.1%)22 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children78 (30.5%)93 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)76 (73.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (22.9%)191 (27.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elko

The poverty data for Elko shows that 109 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 282 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (17.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 household (60.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elko
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children19 (1.0%)35 (16.8%)
1 or 2 Children35 (2.6%)171 (23.5%)
3 or 4 Children47 (12.1%)76 (60.3%)
5 or more Children8 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (2.9%)282 (26.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Elko

Employment by Class of Employer in Elko

Among the 10,301 employed individuals in Elko, private company employees (7,864 | 76.3%), local government employees (857 | 8.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (363 | 3.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elko
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,86476.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3273.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3042.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3633.5%
Local Government Employees8578.3%
State Government Employees3403.3%
Federal Government Employees2272.2%
Unpaid Family Workers190.2%
Total10,301100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elko

According to the labor force statistics for Elko, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,049), 68.4% or 10,978 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 494 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 84.5% or 1,819 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.8% or 99 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elko
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years430 (50.6%)9 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,462 (76.6%)114 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,587 (77.0%)6 (0.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,124 (81.3%)99 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,331 (81.5%)189 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,819 (84.5%)53 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,112 (81.0%)14 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years568 (67.9%)8 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years488 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,978 (68.4%)494 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elko

According to labor force statistics for Elko, 80.1% of individuals (8,543) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,665) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 367 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.4% or 1,869 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 151 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elko
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School966 (80.8%)56 (4.7%)
High School Diploma2,398 (71.9%)210 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree3,307 (79.6%)191 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,869 (94.4%)26 (1.3%)
Total8,543 (80.1%)459 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elko

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elko are Computers, Engineering & Science (1,090 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (1,088 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (770 | 7.4%), Architecture & Engineering (628 | 6.0%), and Management (551 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elko

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elko, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (93.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.7%), and Business & Financial (67.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elko
OccupationMaleFemale
Management326 (59.2%)225 (40.8%)
Business & Financial76 (32.3%)159 (67.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science877 (80.5%)213 (19.5%)
Computers & Mathematics152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering585 (93.1%)43 (6.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science140 (45.2%)170 (54.8%)
Community & Social Service 367 (33.7%)721 (66.3%)
Education, Arts & Media82 (43.6%)106 (56.4%)
Legal Services & Support41 (54.7%)34 (45.3%)
Education Instruction & Library202 (26.2%)568 (73.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment42 (76.4%)13 (23.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating146 (27.3%)388 (72.7%)
Health Technologists146 (33.6%)288 (66.4%)
Total (Category)1,792 (51.2%)1,706 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elko are Food Preparation & Serving (922 | 8.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (357 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (282 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (131 | 1.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (91 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Elko

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elko, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (88.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (68.2%), and Personal Care & Service (62.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elko
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (14.0%)43 (86.0%)
Security & Protection116 (88.5%)15 (11.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention76 (83.5%)15 (16.5%)
Law Enforcement40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving293 (31.8%)629 (68.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance281 (78.7%)76 (21.3%)
Personal Care & Service105 (37.2%)177 (62.8%)
Total (Category)802 (46.0%)940 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elko are Office & Administration (1,061 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (745 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elko

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elko
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related262 (35.2%)483 (64.8%)
Office & Administration137 (12.9%)924 (87.1%)
Total (Category)399 (22.1%)1,407 (77.9%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elko are Construction & Extraction (1,271 | 12.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (630 | 6.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (72 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elko

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elko
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,259 (99.1%)12 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair608 (96.5%)22 (3.5%)
Total (Category)1,939 (98.3%)34 (1.7%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elko are Transportation (518 | 5.0%), Production (460 | 4.4%), and Material Moving (460 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elko

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elko
OccupationMaleFemale
Production445 (96.7%)15 (3.3%)
Transportation469 (90.5%)49 (9.5%)
Material Moving378 (82.2%)82 (17.8%)
Total (Category)1,292 (89.8%)146 (10.2%)
Total (Overall)6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elko

Employment Industries in Elko

The major employment industries in Elko include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (2,067 | 19.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,156 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (937 | 9.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (923 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (856 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Elko

Employment Industries by Sex in Elko

The Elko industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (95.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (83.4%), Educational Services (76.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (74.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elko
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,794 (86.8%)273 (13.2%)
Construction525 (86.8%)80 (13.2%)
Manufacturing499 (95.2%)25 (4.8%)
Wholesale Trade298 (95.5%)14 (4.5%)
Retail Trade471 (50.3%)466 (49.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing376 (71.5%)150 (28.5%)
Utilities25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
Information48 (87.3%)7 (12.7%)
Finance & Insurance29 (16.6%)146 (83.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing157 (49.5%)160 (50.5%)
Professional & Scientific287 (63.9%)162 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support86 (41.5%)121 (58.5%)
Educational Services205 (23.9%)651 (76.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance240 (26.0%)683 (74.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation194 (39.8%)294 (60.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services448 (38.8%)708 (61.3%)
Public Administration127 (43.3%)166 (56.7%)
Total6,224 (59.5%)4,233 (40.5%)

Education in Elko

School Enrollment in Elko

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,992 students in Elko are middle school (1,105 | 22.1%), high school (1,059 | 21.2%), and elementary school (1,043 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Elko
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2655.3%
Kindergarten2114.2%
Elementary School1,04320.9%
Middle School1,10522.1%
High School1,05921.2%
College / Undergraduate93518.7%
Graduate / Professional3747.5%
Total4,992100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elko

Out of a total of 4,992 students who are enrolled in schools in Elko, 404 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,588 (91.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 30 (22.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 486 (97.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elko
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds106 (77.9%)30 (22.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,139 (95.5%)54 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,340 (94.6%)76 (5.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds486 (97.8%)11 (2.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds330 (86.2%)53 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds387 (80.5%)94 (19.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds389 (90.3%)42 (9.7%)
35 Years and over411 (90.3%)44 (9.7%)
Total4,588 (91.9%)404 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elko

Education (480 | 18.7%), business (375 | 14.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (272 | 10.6%), science & technology (268 | 10.4%), and physical & health sciences (244 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 2,566 individuals in Elko who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elko
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics783.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural27210.6%
Physical & Health Sciences2449.5%
Psychology1375.3%
Social Sciences1264.9%
Engineering2238.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology26810.4%
Business37514.6%
Education48018.7%
Literature & Languages552.1%
Liberal Arts & History903.5%
Visual & Performing Arts160.6%
Communications441.7%
Arts & Humanities1586.2%
Total2,566100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elko

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elko

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elko are males with 2 vehicles (2,176, accounting for 35.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,535, making up 52.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elko
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle314 (5.1%)86 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle1,233 (20.1%)1,086 (26.3%)
2 Vehicles2,176 (35.5%)1,535 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles1,466 (23.9%)1,014 (24.5%)
4 Vehicles640 (10.4%)233 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles299 (4.9%)183 (4.4%)
Total6,128 (100.0%)4,137 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elko

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elko are 5 to 9 minutes (2,832 commuters, 28.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,195 commuters, 21.8%), and 60 to 89 minutes (1,283 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Elko
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8048.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2,83228.2%
10 to 14 Minutes2,19521.8%
15 to 19 Minutes9419.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2102.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1051.1%
30 to 34 Minutes4314.3%
35 to 39 Minutes380.4%
40 to 44 Minutes700.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4914.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,28312.8%
90 or more Minutes6466.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Elko

The most common commute times in Elko are 5 to 9 minutes (1,405 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,427 commuters, 35.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elko
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes428 (7.1%)376 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,405 (23.4%)1,427 (35.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,188 (19.8%)1,007 (24.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes509 (8.5%)432 (10.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes51 (0.9%)159 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes94 (1.6%)11 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes282 (4.7%)149 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes38 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes24 (0.4%)46 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes351 (5.9%)140 (3.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,125 (18.8%)158 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes501 (8.4%)145 (3.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elko

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elko are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (1,945, 32.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (525, 13.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elko
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,945 (32.4%)496 (12.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM681 (11.4%)180 (4.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM320 (5.3%)46 (1.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM522 (8.7%)296 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM486 (8.1%)323 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM275 (4.6%)437 (10.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM197 (3.3%)525 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM190 (3.2%)352 (8.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM67 (1.1%)158 (3.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM496 (8.3%)481 (11.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM35 (0.6%)102 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1 (0.0%)50 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM284 (4.7%)280 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM497 (8.3%)324 (8.0%)
Total5,996 (100.0%)4,050 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elko

Occupancy by Ownership in Elko

Of the total 7,802 dwellings in Elko, owner-occupied units account for 4,635 (59.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,167 (40.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elko
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,63559.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,16740.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,802100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elko

Occupancy by Household Size in Elko
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,45431.5%
2-Person Household2,48031.8%
3-Person Household1,16715.0%
4+ Person Household1,70121.8%
Total Housing Units7,802100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elko

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elko
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household873 (35.6%)1,581 (64.4%)
2-Person Household1,670 (67.3%)810 (32.7%)
3-Person Household834 (71.5%)333 (28.5%)
4+ Person Household1,258 (74.0%)443 (26.0%)
Total Housing Units4,635 (59.4%)3,167 (40.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elko

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elko
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School526 (62.9%)310 (37.1%)
High School Diploma1,262 (59.1%)873 (40.9%)
College/Associate Degree1,814 (57.0%)1,367 (43.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,033 (62.6%)617 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elko

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elko
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,10226.9%
35 to 44 Years1,68921.6%
45 to 54 Years1,36217.5%
55 to 64 Years1,21715.6%
65 to 74 Years88811.4%
75 to 84 Years4485.7%
85 Years and Over961.2%
Total7,802100.0%

Housing Finances in Elko

Median Income by Occupancy in Elko

Median Income by Occupancy in Elko
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,635 (59.4%)$102,682
Renter-Occupied3,167 (40.6%)$61,883
Average7,802 (100.0%)$85,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elko

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elko
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00085 (1.8%)49 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99931 (0.7%)119 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999168 (3.6%)273 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (0.5%)132 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99978 (1.7%)75 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999242 (5.2%)238 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999632 (13.6%)377 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999546 (11.8%)548 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999344 (7.4%)504 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,235 (26.7%)726 (22.9%)
$150,000 or more1,251 (27.0%)126 (4.0%)
Total4,635 (100.0%)3,167 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elko

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elko
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300327 (7.1%)100 (3.2%)
$300 to $499807 (17.4%)142 (4.5%)
$500 to $799414 (8.9%)404 (12.8%)
$800 to $999181 (3.9%)353 (11.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499847 (18.3%)1,499 (47.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999904 (19.5%)499 (15.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499803 (17.3%)80 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999263 (5.7%)18 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more89 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,635 (100.0%)3,167 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elko

Housing Structures in Elko

Housing Structures in Elko
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,45957.2%
Single Unit, Attached1461.9%
2 Unit Apartments4085.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4776.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5487.0%
10 or more Apartments5947.6%
Mobile Home / Other1,17015.0%
Total7,802100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elko

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elko
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,809 (85.4%)650 (14.6%)
Single Unit, Attached47 (32.2%)99 (67.8%)
2 Unit Apartments112 (27.5%)296 (72.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (1.5%)470 (98.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments25 (4.6%)523 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)594 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other635 (54.3%)535 (45.7%)
Total4,635 (59.4%)3,167 (40.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elko

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elko
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.4%)154 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms273 (5.9%)612 (19.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,302 (28.1%)1,913 (60.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,540 (33.2%)345 (10.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,502 (32.4%)143 (4.5%)
Total4,635 (100.0%)3,167 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elko

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elko
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,761 (81.1%)2,216 (70.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas69 (1.5%)89 (2.8%)
Electricity552 (11.9%)679 (21.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene72 (1.5%)105 (3.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels181 (3.9%)69 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)9 (0.3%)
Total4,635 (100.0%)3,167 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elko

Household Vehicle Usage in Elko
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle151 (3.3%)389 (12.3%)
1 Vehicle1,118 (24.1%)1,331 (42.0%)
2 Vehicles1,698 (36.6%)1,078 (34.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,668 (36.0%)369 (11.7%)
Total4,635 (100.0%)3,167 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elko

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elko

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7402,895
Median Property Value$209,000$300,400
Median Household Income$55,455$914
Monthly Housing Costs$457$89
Real Estate Taxes$1,050$187

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elko

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elko
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000537 (30.9%)108 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99937 (2.1%)26 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999680 (39.1%)1,310 (45.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999406 (23.3%)1,210 (41.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99942 (2.4%)130 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99921 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (1.0%)111 (3.8%)
Total1,740 (100.0%)2,895 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elko

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elko
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000102 (5.9%)6 (0.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999157 (9.0%)14 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999239 (13.7%)112 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999309 (17.8%)3 (0.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999234 (13.5%)323 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (6.1%)312 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999256 (14.7%)238 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more337 (19.4%)979 (33.8%)
Total1,740 (100.0%)2,895 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elko

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elko
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x815 (46.8%)117,813 (4,069.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x236 (13.6%)818 (28.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x153 (8.8%)1,140 (39.4%)
4.0x or more496 (28.5%)250 (8.6%)
Total1,740 (100.0%)2,895 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elko

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elko
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800572 (32.9%)14 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499516 (29.7%)360 (12.4%)
$800 to $1,499407 (23.4%)825 (28.5%)
Total1,740 (100.0%)2,895 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elko

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elko

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elko
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,703 (93.6%)117 (6.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,272 (98.0%)68 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,914 (79.1%)506 (20.9%)
26 to 34 Years2,502 (84.8%)449 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,389 (84.6%)435 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,973 (92.8%)153 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,001 (91.2%)194 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,721 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older769 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,244 (90.5%)1,922 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elko

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elko
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,703 (93.6%)117 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,272 (98.0%)68 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,914 (79.1%)506 (20.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elko

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elko
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,274 (81.0%)299 (19.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,201 (78.7%)867 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,188 (90.5%)229 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,504 (97.1%)45 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over9,929 (95.7%)447 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elko

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elko
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6492 (27.0%)1,284 (70.6%)
6 to 18 Years685 (20.5%)2,705 (81.0%)
19 to 25 Years299 (12.4%)1,752 (72.4%)
25 to 34 Years432 (14.6%)2,152 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years457 (16.2%)2,084 (73.8%)
45 to 54 Years290 (13.6%)1,872 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years296 (13.5%)1,778 (81.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,623 (94.3%)847 (49.2%)
75 Years and over767 (99.7%)372 (48.4%)
Total5,341 (26.5%)14,846 (73.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elko

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elko
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years147 (7.3%)50 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years394 (12.7%)215 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years581 (15.0%)549 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years300 (35.6%)133 (15.1%)
75 Years and over166 (42.8%)169 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elko

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elko: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years154 (5.0%)24 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years178 (4.6%)30 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years108 (12.8%)64 (7.3%)
75 Years and over135 (34.8%)90 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elko: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.4%)6 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years117 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (1.4%)245 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.8%)
75 Years and over75 (19.3%)40 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elko: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years134 (6.6%)24 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years126 (4.1%)154 (6.0%)
35 to 64 Years176 (4.5%)252 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years59 (7.0%)67 (7.6%)
75 Years and over58 (14.9%)34 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elko: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (1.0%)10 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years60 (1.9%)32 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years224 (5.8%)369 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years208 (24.7%)122 (13.9%)
75 Years and over79 (20.4%)62 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elko: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years84 (2.2%)56 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years60 (7.1%)11 (1.3%)
75 Years and over5 (1.3%)10 (2.6%)

Technology Access in Elko

Computing Device Access in Elko

Computing Device Access in Elko
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,82074.6%
Smartphone6,74786.5%
Tablet4,91463.0%
No Computing Device4605.9%
Total7,802100.0%

Internet Access in Elko

Internet Access in Elko
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,10565.4%
Cellular Data Only1,08313.9%
Satellite Internet89811.5%
No Internet1,05413.5%
Total7,802100.0%

Elko Summary

Elko, Nevada is a city located in the northeastern corner of the state, near the Idaho border. It is the county seat of Elko County and the largest city in the county. The city is situated in the high desert of the Great Basin, at an elevation of 5,060 feet (1,539 m). As of the 2010 census, the population of Elko was 18,297.

History

The area around Elko was first inhabited by the Western Shoshone people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1840s, and the city was officially founded in 1868. The city was named after the Elko Indian tribe, which had a settlement in the area.
In the late 19th century, Elko became a major stop on the Central Pacific Railroad, which connected the city to the rest of the country. The railroad brought in a large number of miners and ranchers, and the city quickly grew. By the early 20th century, Elko had become a major hub for the mining and ranching industries.

Geography

Elko is located in the northeastern corner of Nevada, near the Idaho border. It is situated in the high desert of the Great Basin, at an elevation of 5,060 feet (1,539 m). The city is surrounded by mountains, including the Ruby Mountains to the east and the Jarbidge Mountains to the west. The Humboldt River runs through the city, and the nearby Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a popular destination for birdwatchers.

Economy

Elko is the economic center of Elko County, and the city’s economy is largely based on mining and ranching. The city is home to several large gold mines, and the nearby Ruby Mountains are rich in minerals. The city is also home to several large ranches, and the nearby Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a popular destination for birdwatchers.
The city is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including a large food processing plant and a large trucking company. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart and Home Depot.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elko was 18,297. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Elko was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Elko is served by the Elko County School District, which includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The city is also home to Great Basin College, a two-year college that offers associate degrees and certificates.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elko?
Total Population of Elko is 20,513.
What is the Total Male Population of Elko?
Total Male Population of Elko is 11,119.
What is the Total Female Population of Elko?
Total Female Population of Elko is 9,394.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elko?
There are 118.36 Males per 100 Females in Elko.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elko?
There are 84.49 Females per 100 Males in Elko.
What is the Median Population Age in Elko?
Median Population Age in Elko is 33.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elko
Average Family Size in Elko is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elko
Average Household Size in Elko is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elko?
Per Capita income in Elko is $39,299.
What is the Median Family Income in Elko?
Median Family Income in Elko is $98,720.
What is the Median Household income in Elko?
Median Household Income in Elko is $85,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elko?
Income or Wage Gap in Elko is 42.9%.
Women in Elko earn 57.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elko?
Family Income Deficit in Elko is $9,408.
Families that are below poverty line in Elko earn $9,408 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elko?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elko is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elko?
There are 10,978 People in the Labor Forcein in Elko.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elko?
68.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Elko.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elko?
Unemployment Rate in Elko is 4.5%.