Elko
| State |  Nevada |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 775 |
| Area | 38 km² |
| Population | 21,019 |
| Population Density | 561 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 1544 m |
| FIPS | 3222500 |
| GNIS-ID | 845452 |
| Founded | 1868 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Coordinates | ♁40° 50′ N, 115° 46′ W |
| Latitude | 40.838111 |
| Longitude | -115.767809 |
Elko is located in the Elko County in Nevada. Currently, 3 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 21,019 on an area of 38 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +7.92 % · ⌀ 1,267 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +8.30 % · 309,100 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.17 % · 62.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · +12.61 % · 11.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +8.56 % · 3.5 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +4.50 % · 79,036 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +12.04 % · 13.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -2.65 % · 14,960
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -9.41 % · 17.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +10.56 % · 26.6 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +13.40 % · 3.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -3.21 % · 33.2 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Elko
YoY +0.36 % · 21,019
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5 % |
| Diabetes | 10.2 % |
| High blood pressure | 29.7 % |
| Smoking | 16.4 % |
| Depression | 21.8 % |
| Asthma | 10.7 % |
| Physically inactive | 25.6 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 14.8 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Elko
The map shows the position of Elko based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Elko and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Osino | 15 km |
| Spring Creek | 18 km |
| Lamoille | 27 km |
| Carlin | 32 km |
| Wells | 75 km |
| Crescent Valley | 83 km |
| Battle Mountain | 102 km |
| Eureka County | 104 km |
| Mountain City | 112 km |
| Lander County | 146 km |
Localities near Elko County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Elko and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
