Categories in Elko, Nevada
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Elko, Nevada
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 412 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 178 | 50 years |
| Real estate | 166 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 150 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 136 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 116 | 32 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 112 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 105 | 35 years |
| Corporate management | 99 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 96 | 33 years |
| Beauty salons | 83 | 27 years |
| Finance other | 82 | 45 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 76 | 33 years |
| Accountants | 75 | 29 years |
| Dentists | 72 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 64 | 29 years |
| Financial services | 62 | 28 years |
Elko, Nevada Facts
| Area | 17.4 mi² |
| Population | 5,161 |
| Male Population | 2,654 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,507 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -69.5% |
| Median Age | 31.5 years (Male: 31.2, Female: 31.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,120 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 775 |
| Neighborhoods | Elko |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.83242, -115.76312 |
| Zip Codes | 89802, 89803 |
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Elko, Nevada Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,743 | 9,721 | 16,946 | 18,688 | 5,161 | 6,829 | 8,312 |
| Population Density | 330.5 / mi² | 559.5 / mi² | 975.3 / mi² | 1,075.6 / mi² | 297 / mi² | 393 / mi² | 478.4 / mi² |
Elko, Nevada Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 69.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, Nevada | -10.1% | -46.9% | -69.5% |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Elko, Nevada Median Age
Median Age: 31.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, Nevada | 31.5 yrs | 31.7 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Nevada | 36.3 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Elko, Nevada Population Density
Population Density: 297 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, Nevada | 5,161 | 17.37 sq mi | 297 / mi² |
| Nevada | 3.1 million | 110,572 sq mi | 28.2 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Elko, Nevada Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Elko, Nevada
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Elko, Nevada Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $35,131 | $40,940 | $45,638 | $44,398 | $33,653 | $36,090 | $35,391 | $35,120 |
| Total GDP | $78.7M | $112.6M | $137.8M | $170.6M | $105.1M | $53.7M | $34.8M | $39.1M |
Elko, Nevada CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko, Nevada | 87,228 tn | 16.9 tn | 5,020.4 tons/mi² |
| Nevada | 55,621,450 tn | 17.84 tn | 503 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,228 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.9 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 5,020.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8/19 | 2:41 AM | 3.6 | 77.5 km | 8,500 m | 60km NNE of Battle Mountain, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/19 | 2:27 AM | 3.3 | 31.2 km | 1,300 m | 15km SE of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/18 | 6:44 AM | 3.3 | 51.8 km | 7,700 m | 28km S of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/18 | 12:51 PM | 3.3 | 60.9 km | 4,100 m | 58km NNW of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/18 | 8:54 PM | 3.2 | 65.5 km | 10,700 m | 65km NW of Elko, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/18 | 2:37 AM | 3 | 17.5 km | 1,100 m | 14km NE of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 10:49 AM | 3.4 | 21.1 km | 2,100 m | 10km ENE of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/17 | 5:54 AM | 3 | 73.4 km | 3,100 m | 42km SW of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/17 | 12:03 PM | 3.4 | 17.6 km | 5,800 m | 15km NE of Carlin, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/14/17 | 4:40 AM | 3 | 79.8 km | 8,400 m | 50km S of Owyhee, Nevada | usgs.gov |
Elko, Nevada
Elko (Shoshoni: Natakkoa, 'Rocks Piled on One Another') is the largest city and county seat of Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 18,297 at the 2010 census. The city straddles the Humboldt River. is the principal city of the Elk..
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