Elko County, Nevada Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Elko County, Nevada
Elko County, Nevada Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
54,047
Median Age
35.7
Male Median
35.5
Female Median
36.1
Elko County, Nevada Population Growth

Elko County, Nevada Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +13.3%%.
+13.3%% Growth
Elko County, Nevada Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Elko County, Nevada Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7 | 54,047 |
| 2023 | 35.4 | 53,852 |
| 2022 | 34.9 | 53,600 |
| 2021 | 34.9 | 53,420 |
| 2020 | 34.7 | 52,537 |
| 2019 | 34.1 | 52,297 |
| 2018 | 33.9 | 52,252 |
| 2017 | 34.1 | 52,377 |
| 2016 | 33.5 | 52,029 |
| 2015 | 33.5 | 51,562 |
| 2014 | 33.4 | 50,991 |
| 2013 | 33.3 | 50,023 |
| 2012 | 33.4 | 49,133 |
| 2011 | 33.6 | 48,390 |
| 2010 | 33.6 | 47,707 |
Elko County, Nevada Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 19.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 13.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Elko County, Nevada
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 65.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 21.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Elko County, Nevada
The median age in Elko County, Nevada is 35.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Elko County, Nevada is 54,047.
In Elko County, Nevada, seniors (ages 65+) make up 13.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Elko County, Nevada is aging.