Elko, NV Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Elko, NV Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 35,497. Among this population, 3.86K of them (10.88%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.38K of them (34.86%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Elko, NV Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Elko, NV Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Elko, NV Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Elko, NV Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3862 10.88
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12375 34.86
Some College or Associates Degree 13520 38.09
Bachelors or Higher 5740 16.17

Male Population

The Elko, NV Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 18,649. Among this population, 1.68K of them (9.03%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 6.86K of them (36.78%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Elko, NV Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Elko, NV Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Elko, NV Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1684 9.03
High School Graduate or Equivalent 6859 36.78
Some College or Associates Degree 7260 38.93
Bachelors or Higher 2846 15.26

Female Population

The Elko, NV Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 16,848. Among this population, 2.18K of them (12.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.52K of them (32.74%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Elko, NV Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Elko, NV Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Elko, NV Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2178 12.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5516 32.74
Some College or Associates Degree 6260 37.16
Bachelors or Higher 2894 17.18