Elko County, NV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Elko County increased by 9,061. In this period, the peak population was 54,293 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45,232 | - | - |
| 2001 | 45,038 | -194 | -0.43% |
| 2002 | 44,124 | -914 | -2.03% |
| 2003 | 43,616 | -508 | -1.15% |
| 2004 | 43,719 | 103 | 0.24% |
| 2005 | 44,608 | 889 | 2.03% |
| 2006 | 45,901 | 1,293 | 2.90% |
| 2007 | 47,159 | 1,258 | 2.74% |
| 2008 | 47,317 | 158 | 0.34% |
| 2009 | 48,063 | 746 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 49,093 | 1,030 | 2.14% |
| 2011 | 49,463 | 370 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 50,998 | 1,535 | 3.10% |
| 2013 | 52,378 | 1,380 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 52,616 | 238 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 51,756 | -860 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 52,022 | 266 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 52,307 | 285 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 52,470 | 163 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 52,880 | 410 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 53,664 | 784 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 53,852 | 188 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 53,979 | 127 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 54,293 | 314 | 0.58% |
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Elko County, NV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Elko County's population increased by 3,861 (8.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Elko County's population increased by 4,571 (9.31%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Elko County's population increased by 629 (1.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Elko County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 54,293.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elko County's population peaked in year 2023 at 54,293.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Elko County's population was lowest in year 2003 at 43,616.
Elko County, NV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Elko County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 4 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Elko County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.87% per year. Overall the population grew 20.03% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Elko County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.87% per year.
From 2011 to 2012 Elko County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,535 people (a 3.10% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Elko County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 914 people (a 2.03% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Elko County, NV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Elko County's population increased by 441 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 127 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 314 (0.58%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Elko County, NV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Elko County increased by 1,915 (3.66%). The population was highest at 54,293 in the year 2023 and lowest at 51,756 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.36%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)