Elko City, Nevada
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 16708 people, 6200 households, and 4218 families residing in the city. The population density was 1153.3 people per square mile (445.29/kmē), it is Nevada's 19th most densely populated city. There were 6948 housing units at an average density of 479.5 per square mile (185.14/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males. The median age is 31.6 years, The median age of males was 31.7 years, for females the median age was 31.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 83.16% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 2.66% American Indian, 1.12% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 2.94% from two or more races and 9.63% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $48608, making it the 20th wealthiest city by median household income among the Nevada. The median income for a family in the city was $52754, it is the 21st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Nevada. The per capita income for the city was $20101, making its Nevada's 34th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $26654, Males had a median income of $37057 versus $15463 for females.
In 2000, 4700 pupils and students, of which 49.77% are male and 50.23% are female, 28.13% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.02% nursery or pri school, 4.77% kindergarten, 48.36% elementary school, 23.11% high school and 18.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16708 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17035 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16987 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16790 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16417 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16169 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 16141 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16290 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16653 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17135 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17156 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 127 | 109 | 236 |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 116 | 224 |
| Elementary school | 1237 | 1036 | 2273 |
| High school | 533 | 553 | 1086 |
| College or graduate school | 334 | 547 | 881 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko city, Nevada | $48608 | $52754 | $20101 |
| Elko County, Nevada | $48383 | $52206 | $18482 |
| Nevada, United States | $44581 | $50849 | $21989 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |