32-709: The Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in southwestern Elko County and adjacent northwestern White Pine County in the remote Great Basin area of the northeastern section of the state of Nevada in the Western United States . Established in 1938, near the end of the Great Depression of the 1930s , under the presidential administration of 32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945, served 1933-1945), as of 2023 it encompasses 39,928 acres (161.58 km) of wetlands in Ruby Valley , just east of
64-483: A collection of six companies that included Noble Energy . The transaction was the first such in Nevada. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 17,203 square miles (44,560 km ), of which 17,170 square miles (44,500 km ) is land and 33 square miles (85 km ) (0.2%) is water. Not counting Alaska's boroughs (four of which are also larger), it is the fourth-largest county in area in
96-434: A female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.26. The median age was 33.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 67,038 and the median income for a family was $ 75,171. Males had a median income of $ 56,528 versus $ 34,464 for females. The per capita income for
128-404: A female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 25.6% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age was 37.1 years. The median household income was $ 66,525 and the median family income was $ 67,157. Males had a median income of $ 62,932 versus $ 33,056 for females. The per capita income for
160-802: A nesting area for "the greater sandhill crane and trumpeter swan ". In 1972, Ruby Marsh, which is located within the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge , was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior . [REDACTED] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service . Elko County, Nevada Elko County
192-478: Is a county in the northeastern corner of Nevada , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 53,702. Its county seat is Elko . The county was established on March 5, 1869, from Lander County . Elko County is the fourth-largest county by area in the contiguous United States, ranking lower when the boroughs of Alaska are included. It is one of only 10 counties in the U.S. with more than 10,000 square miles (25,900 km ) of area. Elko County
224-420: Is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , a longtime agency unit of the United States Department of the Interior . A Visitor's Center (located at 40°12′08″N 115°29′34″W / 40.202167°N 115.492833°W / 40.202167; -115.492833 ) and auto-tour route allow for discreet viewing of waterfowl. Ruby Marsh is a wetlands area within the national refuge, which serves as
256-480: Is either eastbound or westbound, once a day. Its school district is the Elko County School District . 41°08′N 115°21′W / 41.13°N 115.35°W / 41.13; -115.35 Lander County, Nevada Lander County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population was 5,734. Its county seat is Battle Mountain . Lander County
288-642: Is in the Mountain Time Zone , the county is in the Pacific Time Zone , though other communities such as Owyhee , Mountain City , Jarbidge and Jackpot unofficially observe Mountain Time as well due to their proximity to, and economic connections with, neighboring areas of Idaho. As of the census of 2000, there were 45,291 people, 15,638 households, and 11,493 families living in the county. The population density
320-529: Is land and 29 square miles (75 km ) (0.5%) is water. The 11,477 ft (3,498 m) summit of Bunker Hill , located in the Toiyabe Range near the Nye County border, is the highest point in the county; while the county's most topographically prominent peak is Mount Lewis . At the 2000 census , there were 5,794 people, 2,093 households, and 1,523 families living in the county. The population density
352-647: Is limited within Elko County. Commercial air service is available only at the Elko Regional Airport in Elko; the only destination currently served is Salt Lake City International Airport . Other public airports in Elko County include Jackpot Airport , Owyhee Airport and Wells Municipal Airport . Amtrak passenger service is available from the unstaffed Elko station . Service is via the California Zephyr and
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#1732851267083384-649: Is the second-largest county by area in Nevada, with only Nye County being larger. Elko County is part of the Elko micropolitan statistical area . It contains 49.8 percent of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation , set up in the late 19th century for the Shoshone-Paiute peoples; they are a federally recognized tribe. Although slightly more than 50% of the reservation is across the border in Owyhee County, Idaho ,
416-467: The Ruby Mountains and just south of Harrison Pass. It is 16 miles (26 km) long, up to 3 miles (4.8 km) in width, and lies at an elevation of 6,000 feet (1,800 m). Once the bed of an ancient 200-foot (61 m) deep lake, it is now a network of spring-fed marshes and shallow ponds serving as a habitat for hundreds of species of native and migratory birds and mammals . The Refuge
448-404: The 2,093 households 39.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% were non-families. 22.30% of households were one person and 5.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.23. The age distribution was 32.20% under
480-599: The 2018 midterm elections. In addition, many other high-profile political figures have come to Elko, including former Vice President Dick Cheney . In 2016 Donald Trump Jr. campaigned in Elko during the primary campaign. A number of highways maintained by the Nevada Department of Transportation , some national in prominence, cross Elko County. The county also maintains a network of county routes ; however, many of them are unpaved and receive limited, if any, winter maintenance. Transportation by means other than road vehicle
512-791: The United States (behind San Bernardino County, California , Coconino County, Arizona , and Nye County, Nevada ). The elevation ranges from about 4,300 feet (1,300 m) at the edge of the salt flats of the Great Salt Lake Desert , to 11,387 feet (3,471 m) on the summit of Ruby Dome in the Ruby Mountains . The most topographically prominent mountain in Elko County is Pilot Peak . The county has three physiographic sections (70% Great Basin section , 20% Payette , 10% Snake River Plain ) and 4 watersheds (45% Humboldt River, 30% Upper Snake River , 20% central Nevada desert, 5% Pilot-Thousand Springs). Except for West Wendover which
544-427: The age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 20.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.33. In the county, the population was spread out, with 32.50% under
576-417: The age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 7.00% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.50 males. The median household income was $ 46,067 and the median family income was $ 51,538. Males had a median income of $ 45,375 versus $ 22,197 for females. The per capita income for
608-469: The age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 31.50% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 5.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.40 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 48,383, and the median income for a family was $ 52,206. Males had a median income of $ 41,322 versus $ 24,653 for females. The per capita income for
640-470: The city of Elko during the 2006 mid-term election. William McKinley visited in 1901; Herbert Hoover made his final campaign broadcast as president from a railroad car in Elko in 1932; Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke in Carlin in 1938 during his whistle stop tour; and Barack Obama visited while campaigning in 2008. President Donald Trump arrived in Elko on October 20, 2018, to campaign for Senator Dean Heller during
672-474: The county was $ 16,998. About 8.60% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.50% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over. At the 2010 census , there were 5,775 people, 2,213 households, and 1,545 families living in the county. The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km ). There were 2,575 housing units at an average density of 0.5 per square mile (0.19/km ). The racial makeup of
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#1732851267083704-504: The county was $ 18,482. About 7.00% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.50% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 48,818 people, 17,442 households, and 12,441 families living in the county. The population density was 2.8 inhabitants per square mile (1.1/km ). There were 19,566 housing units at an average density of 1.1 per square mile (0.42/km ). The racial makeup of
736-592: The county was $ 26,879. About 5.8% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. Elko is a highly conservative area. In 2011, all eleven of the partisan county officials were Republican. In the 2004 Presidential Election , George W. Bush won 78% of the county's vote, while 20% voted for John F. Kerry . In 2008 voters in Elko County chose John McCain by 69%, with 28% voting for Barack Obama . Both former President Jimmy Carter and then-President George W. Bush made visits to
768-407: The county was 79.4% white, 5.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 10.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 22.9% of the population in terms of ancestry. Of the 17,442 households, 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had
800-473: The county was 84.0% white, 4.2% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 8.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 21.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 19.4% were German , 13.6% were English , 12.2% were Irish , and 12.0% were American . Of the 2,213 households, 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had
832-569: The majority of tribal members live on the Nevada side. The reservation's land area is 450.391 square miles (1,166.5 km ). This area was long inhabited by Native American tribes of the Plateau, particularly the Western Shoshone, Northern Paiute, and Bannock peoples. Their traditional ways were disrupted after European-American settlement, as the two cultures competed for resources and had differing conceptions of land use and property. Elko County
864-426: Was Jacob's Spring in 1862, which was moved to Austin in 1863, and finally Battle Mountain in 1979. Eventually, Lander County would be known as the "mother of counties", since three other counties in Nevada were later formed from it: Elko, White Pine, and Eureka. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 5,519 square miles (14,290 km ), of which 5,490 square miles (14,200 km )
896-415: Was 1 person per square mile (0.39 person/km ). There were 2,780 housing units at an average density of 0 units per square mile (0/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 84.41% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 3.99% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 8.66% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 18.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of
928-501: Was 3 people per square mile (1.2 people/km ). There were 18,456 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 82.04% White , 0.59% Black or African American , 5.30% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 8.50% from other races , and 2.78% from two or more races. 19.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 15,638 households, out of which 43.00% had children under
960-456: Was created in 1862 as the result of a mining boom on the Reese River along the old pony express line, taking a considerable portion of Churchill and Humboldt counties with it. Named for Frederick W. Lander , chief engineer of a federal wagon route and Special Indian Agent in the area, it was one of the original 11 counties of Nevada when statehood was granted in 1864. Its first county seat
992-701: Was established in 1869 from Lander County ; the name was taken from the name of the county seat, Elko . In 1877 what became known as the Duck Valley Indian Reservation was established by presidential executive order for the Western Shoshone in this area, after they signed treaties with the United States. Later the Paiute became involved in the Bannock War , but after they were allowed to return from exile in Washington State, in 1886 another executive order
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1024-474: Was used to expand the reservation to accommodate them. The federally recognized tribe of the two peoples together conducts farming and ranching in this high desert territory. The population of the county increased markedly in the late 20th century as the economy improved. On March 14, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management of the United States Department of the Interior sold 29 oil and gas leases for $ 1.27 million to
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