Elko
City in Elko County, Nevada
Elko is a city in Elko County, Nevada, with 20,564 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,066 ft (1,544 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Osino, 9.0 miles NE.
- 20,564residents (2020 Census)
- 5,066 ftelevation · 1,544 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.2 km²
- 1,152 / sq mipopulation density
About Elko
Elko is a city in and the county seat of Elko County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elko had a population of 20,564. Elko serves as the center of the Ruby Valley, a region with a population of over 55,000.
Elko is 21 miles (34 km) from Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, providing year-round access to recreation, including hiking, skiing, hunting, and more than 20 alpine lakes.
The city straddles the Humboldt River. Spring Creek, Nevada, serves as a bedroom community 6 miles (10 km) from the city with a population of 13,805.
Elko is the principal city of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Elko and Eureka counties. Although a small city, Elko is the largest city for over 130 miles (210 km) in each direction until Twin Falls, Idaho; the city motto states it is "The Heart of Northeast Nevada."
Elko is home to Great Basin College, as well as to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office, serving most of northern and central Nevada.
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Living in Elko
- Median household income
- $79,036
- Median home value
- $309,100
- Median rent
- $1,267/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Elko had 20,564 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,564 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,152 per sq mi (445 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elko at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,564 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.85 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,066 ft (1,544 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8381° N, 115.7678° W |
| Official website | elkocity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3222500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elko
- Osino9.0 mi NE
- Spring Creek11.0 mi SE
- Ryndon12.1 mi NE
- South Fork12.8 mi S
- Lamoille17.1 mi SE
- Carlin19.6 mi SW
- Tuscarora40.6 mi NW
- Wells46.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elko
What county is Elko in?
Elko is in Elko County, Nevada.
What is the population of Elko, NV?
20,564 people lived in Elko at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Elko?
5,066 feet (1,544 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elko?
Osino (9.0 mi), Spring Creek (11.0 mi), Ryndon (12.1 mi), South Fork (12.8 mi), Lamoille (17.1 mi).
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