| General Information | | |
| City Name | Elko | |
| State | Nevada | |
| Population 2000 | 14,966 | |
| Housing Units | 6,948 | |
| Total Area | 14 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 14 square miles | |
| Population Density | 1,153 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 480 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 43 | |
| Violent Crimes | 47 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | | |
| Forcible Rapes | 7 | |
| Robberies | 8 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 32 | |
| Violent Crimes | 47 | |
| Property Crimes | 609 | |
| Burglaries | 135 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 422 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 52 | |
| Arsons | 8 | |