How long is the commute from Elko, NV?
Workers who live in Elko, NV take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
11.2% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 11.2%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Elko get to work
| Means of transportation | Elko | Elko County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±4.2 points) | 63.0% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.7% (±3.6 points) | 16.6% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.2% (±2.4 points) | 10.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.3% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Elko, the average commute is not measurably different from Elko County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elko, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elko County (10.0%).
It is also higher than in Nevada (2.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Elko County, Elko ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 24 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elko
| Vehicles available | Elko | Elko County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±2.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±3.7 points) | 24.8% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±4.4 points) | 36.4% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±3.6 points) | 33.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Elko, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Elko County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elko
| Elko | Elko County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±1.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.5 points) | 89.3% (±2.1 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elko, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Elko County (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elko
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | — | 26.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Osino | 9.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek | 11 mi | 42.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Carlin | 20 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Wells | 47 mi | 37.0 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Mountain | 63 mi | 20.1 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Wendover | 89 mi | 12.9 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Wendover | 92 mi | 9.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Jackpot | 97 mi | 7.7 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carlin, NV (22.1 minutes), West Wendover, NV (12.9 minutes), Wendover, UT (9.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Creek, NV (42.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elko County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Creek | 42.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Wells | 37.0 minutes (±11.2) |
| 3 | Elko | 26.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Osino | 25.5 minutes (±10.9) |
| 5 | Carlin | 22.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | West Wendover | 12.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Jackpot | 7.7 minutes (±4.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elko
How long is the average commute in Elko?
Workers who live in Elko, NV take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elko without a car?
6.1% of households in Elko have no vehicle, and 11.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elko?
3.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Elko worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elko city, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elko city, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elko city, Nevada
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elko city, Nevada (place:22500, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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