Elko is located in Elko county Nevada with a geographic area of 17.8 square miles. The total population in Elko is 20,396 with 51.5% male and 48.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 24.5% of the population and over age 65 is 11.6% of the population. The median household income is $77,659, per capita income is $35,614. There are a total of 7,484 housing units with 59.5% owner occupied. Education includes 24.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 20.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Elko in the summer is 62 degrees, and in the winter 48 degrees.
