Economy & Jobs — Elko, Nevada
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,036 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,001 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 11,257 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Agriculture | 20.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.0% |
| Arts Food | 15.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 42 |
| Hotels Motels | 35 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Bars | 23 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Physician Offices | 21 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
