Elko, NV Profile
Elko, NV, population 16,685, is located
in Nevada's Elko county,
about 193.7 miles from Boise and 197.3 miles from West Valley City.
Through the 90's Elko's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Elko has stayed about the same.
Elko's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
Nevada's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Elko tend to be much lower than Nevada's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 51% |
| Females | 49% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 83% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 13% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.60 |
| Males | 31.70 |
| Females | 31.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 17.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 14.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 16,708 | N/A |
| 2001 | 16,856 | 0.89% |
| 2002 | 16,585 | -1.61% |
| 2003 | 16,391 | -1.17% |
| 2004 | 16,454 | 0.38% |
| 2005 | 16,685 | 1.40% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $48,608 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 250 |
| 2002 | 204 |
| 2003 | 173 |
| 2004 | 215 |
| 2005 | 214 |
| 2006 | 273 |
| 2007 | 272 |
| 2008 | 407 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
5 |
7 |
5 |
10 |
16 |
7 |
14 |
15 |
| Robbery |
8 |
6 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
19 |
| Aggravated Assault |
31 |
23 |
13 |
16 |
12 |
32 |
25 |
37 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,822 |
| 2002 | 3,274 |
| 2003 | 3,247 |
| 2004 | 3,255 |
| 2005 | 3,557 |
| 2006 | 3,532 |
| 2007 | 3,089 |
| 2008 | 3,192 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
139 |
148 |
128 |
144 |
118 |
135 |
87 |
149 |
| Larceny, Theft |
495 |
419 |
385 |
354 |
438 |
422 |
392 |
378 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
39 |
28 |
32 |
47 |
41 |
52 |
44 |
30 |
| Arson |
7 |
9 |
3 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
1
|
5
|
Location
| Elevation | 5,067 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 9.8 Square Miles |
