Elko County, Nevada

The median household income in Elko County, Nevada is $83,427, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Elko County is $39,474, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $83,427.

Elko County's median household income of $83,427 is higher than the Nevada state average of $75,206. The per capita income is $39,474, compared to the state average of $37,257.

The per capita income in Elko County, Nevada is $39,474, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Elko County's median household income of $83,427 is higher than the Nevada average of $75,206. This difference of $8,221 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Elko County ranks #5 out of 16 counties in Nevada by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $83,427 and per capita income of $39,474, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.