Elko County, Nevada
County
Overview
- County Name
- Elko County
- State
- Nevada
- FIPS Code
- 32007
- State FIPS
- 32
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 17173.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 29.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 17202.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.141133
- Longitude
- -115.351424
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 51,285
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,141
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,615 | 77.2% |
| Hispanic | 11,669 | 22.8% |
| White | 34,995 | 68.2% |
| Black | 437 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 586 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,952 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,179 | 81.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,964 | 18.8% |
| White | 26,843 | 72.3% |
| Black | 518 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 518 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,201 | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 54,047
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $86,614
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,231
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,597 | 65.9% |
| Black | 436 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 802 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,159
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,027 | 12.9% |
| Republican | 15,574 | 50.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,215 | 29.6% |
| Other | 362 | 1.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,140 | 51.8% |
| Female | 14,776 | 47.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,805 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,953 | 15.9% |
| Black | 58 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 354 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,130
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,980 | 52.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,489 | 30.1% |
| Black | 19 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 150 | 42.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,607 | 47.1% |
| Female | 7,420 | 50.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,997 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,260 (17.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,177
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $278,505
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,194
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.1%
- Public Transit
- 10.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.