The Elko, NV Metro Area is a large and bustling city with a population of 55,023 and a population density of 2.58 people per square mile. It is located in the Northeastern part of Nevada and is close to the Idaho border. The area has many local businesses, such as Pah Rah Mountain Supply, Southwest Auto Parts, and the Elko Convention Center. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to choose from such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating/canoeing/kayaking, off-roading and more. This city also houses numerous demographic organizations such as the American Red Cross and Boys & Girls Club of Elko County. Local sporting events held in Elko include an annual running race called the \"Great Basin Marathon,\" the \"Silver State International Rodeo,\" an annual summer basketball tournament called \"Elko Summer Classic,\" and various college level sports teams playing on various fields throughout town.
The population in Elko Metro Area is 55,023. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elko Metro Area is 35.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elko Metro Area is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elko Metro Area
- 55.7% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 39.2% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Elko Metro Area
- 68.1% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 5.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 23.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander