Elko, NV Demographics

A map of Elko's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,419	12,141	60.0%	59.0%
Hispanic	5,981	6,297	28.9%	30.6%
Native American/Other	790	666	3.8%	3.2%
Multiracial	710	822	3.4%	4.0%
Asian	574	340	2.8%	1.7%
Black	222	298	1.1%	1.4%

Elko, Nevada has an estimated population of 20,696, a less than 1% change from the 20,564 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% White, 28.9% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elko, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elko is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nevada overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elko, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elko is ranked the 18th most populous place in Nevada, out of 132 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elko was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elko's White Population

12,419 residents of Elko, or 60.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elko is significantly higher than in Nevada overall, where 44.8% of the population is White. Elko ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Elko's population has increased from 59.0% to 60.0%.

Elko is more White than neighboring Osino (55% White), Lamoille (0% White), Carlin (57.1% White), and Wells (47.9% White). Elko is less White than neighboring Spring Creek (81.3% White).

Elko's Black Population

222 residents of Elko, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elko is lower than in Nevada overall, where 9% of the population is Black. Elko ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Black residents' share of Elko's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Elko is more Black than neighboring Spring Creek (0.1% Black), and Lamoille (0% Black). Elko is less Black than neighboring Osino (1.3% Black), Carlin (2% Black), and Wells (3.4% Black).

Elko's Asian Population

574 residents of Elko, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elko is lower than in Nevada overall, where 8.8% of the population is Asian. Elko ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's Asian population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Asian residents' share of Elko's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Elko is more Asian than neighboring Osino (0% Asian), Spring Creek (0.6% Asian), Lamoille (0% Asian), and Wells (0% Asian). Elko is less Asian than neighboring Carlin (3.1% Asian).

Elko's Hispanic Population

5,981 residents of Elko, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elko is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 29.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elko ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elko's population has decreased from 30.6% to 28.9%.

Elko is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Creek (10.6% Hispanic), Lamoille (0% Hispanic), and Carlin (23.2% Hispanic). Elko is less Hispanic than neighboring Osino (41.6% Hispanic), and Wells (32.5% Hispanic).

Elko's Native American/Other Population

790 residents of Elko, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elko is comparable to the share in Nevada overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elko ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elko's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.8%.

Elko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Osino (0% Native American/Other), Spring Creek (2% Native American/Other), Lamoille (0% Native American/Other), and Carlin (3.4% Native American/Other). Elko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wells (9% Native American/Other).

Elko's Multiracial Population

710 residents of Elko, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elko is slightly lower than in Nevada overall, where 6% of the population is Multiracial. Elko ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 132 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elko's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Elko's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Elko is more Multiracial than neighboring Osino (2.2% Multiracial), and Lamoille (0% Multiracial). Elko is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Creek (5.4% Multiracial), Carlin (11.2% Multiracial), and Wells (7.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.