Elko County, Nevada Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

54,047

Diversity Score

55.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.1%%

Elko County, Nevada Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Elko County, Nevada Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)33,04961.1%
Hispanic or Latino14,06326.0%
Two or More Races2,9565.5%
Native American1,9103.5%
Asian7821.4%
Other Race7771.4%
Black / African American4260.8%
Pacific Islander840.2%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Elko County, Nevada

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elko County, Nevada is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 61.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Elko County, Nevada has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 55.4/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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