Elko County Demographics

A map of Elko County's Population by Race

Elko County, Nevada had a population of 53,702 in 2020. It was 63.6% White, 0.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 25.3% Hispanic, 5.0% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elko County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Elko County is the 5th most populous county of the 17 counties in Nevada.

Elko County's White Population

34,177 residents of Elko County identify as White, or 63.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Elko County larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #12 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more White than neighboring Jerome County (58.4% White). Elko County is less White than neighboring Twin Falls County (75.7% White), Eureka County (83.3% White), Owyhee County (67.7% White), and White Pine County (70% White).

Elko County's Black Population

494 residents of Elko County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elko County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more Black than neighboring Eureka County (0.1% Black), Owyhee County (0.2% Black), and Jerome County (0.2% Black). Elko County is less Black than neighboring Twin Falls County (1.1% Black), and White Pine County (4.8% Black).

Elko County's Asian Population

555 residents of Elko County identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elko County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more Asian than neighboring Eureka County (0.2% Asian), Owyhee County (0.4% Asian), and Jerome County (0.3% Asian). Elko County is less Asian than neighboring Twin Falls County (1.6% Asian), and White Pine County (1.2% Asian).

Elko County's Hispanic Population

13,592 residents of Elko County identify as Hispanic, or 25.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elko County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Falls County (16.9% Hispanic), Eureka County (9.6% Hispanic), Owyhee County (24.5% Hispanic), and White Pine County (16% Hispanic). Elko County is less Hispanic than neighboring Jerome County (37.9% Hispanic).

Elko County's Native American/Other Population

2,710 residents of Elko County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elko County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Falls County (1.1% Native American/Other), Eureka County (1.9% Native American/Other), Owyhee County (3.8% Native American/Other), White Pine County (4.4% Native American/Other), and Jerome County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elko County's Multiracial Population

2,174 residents of Elko County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elko County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 17 counties in Nevada, Elko County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elko County is more Multiracial than neighboring Twin Falls County (3.6% Multiracial), Owyhee County (3.5% Multiracial), White Pine County (3.6% Multiracial), and Jerome County (2.4% Multiracial). Elko County is less Multiracial than neighboring Eureka County (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.