Elko, NV Demographics

A map of Elko's Population by Race

Elko, Nevada had a population of 20,564 in 2020. It was 59.0% White, 1.4% Black, 1.7% Asian, 30.6% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elko, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is the 17th most populous. 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's White Population

12,141 residents of Elko identify as White, or 59.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Elko larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #105 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elko is less White than neighboring Osino (71.6% White), Spring Creek (82.6% White), Lamoille (95.4% White), Carlin (77.8% White), and Wells (61.6% White).

Elko's Black Population

298 residents of Elko identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elko slightly less than the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #31 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Black than neighboring Osino (0.9% Black), Spring Creek (0.2% Black), Lamoille (0% Black), and Wells (0.6% Black). Elko is less Black than neighboring Carlin (3.2% Black).

Elko's Asian Population

340 residents of Elko identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elko slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Asian than neighboring Osino (0% Asian), Spring Creek (0.5% Asian), Lamoille (0% Asian), Carlin (0.7% Asian), and Wells (0.2% Asian).

Elko's Hispanic Population

6,297 residents of Elko identify as Hispanic, or 30.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Hispanic than neighboring Osino (20.7% Hispanic), Spring Creek (10.2% Hispanic), Lamoille (3.8% Hispanic), Carlin (11.1% Hispanic), and Wells (26.1% Hispanic).

Elko's Native American/Other Population

666 residents of Elko identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Creek (1.6% Native American/Other), Lamoille (0% Native American/Other), and Carlin (2.2% Native American/Other). Elko is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osino (5.8% Native American/Other), and Wells (6.8% Native American/Other).

Elko's Multiracial Population

822 residents of Elko identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elko roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Elko is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elko is more Multiracial than neighboring Osino (1% Multiracial), and Lamoille (0.8% Multiracial). Elko is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Creek (4.8% Multiracial), Carlin (5% Multiracial), and Wells (4.8% Multiracial).

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