Demographics & People — Elko, Nevada
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,624 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,900 |
| Median Age | 33.2 |
| Total Households | 8,124 |
| Family Households | 4,908 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,365 |
| Black or African American | 292 |
| Asian | 473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,719 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,733 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,960 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,204 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,121 |
| German | 2,390 |
| Irish | 2,128 |
| English | 2,005 |
| American | 977 |
| European | 809 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 804 |
Language
| English Only | 15,830 |
| Spanish | 2,841 |
| Population 5+ | 19,165 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 963 |
| Population 18+ | 15,648 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elko, Nevada.