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Elko, NV


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Elko, Nevada

Elko, Nevada, in Elko county, is 191 miles S of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 323 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. There are an estimated 16,708 people in the city.

The People and Families of Elko

In Elko, about 57% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Elko. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elko had a median family income of $52,754. Elko has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($18,265) in Elko. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Elko Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Elko is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Elko, 82% of commuters drive to work. Elko is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Elko strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyElko Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Elko Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Elko Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Elko, NV

Comparing Elko to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work95
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime56

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