Ely Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Ely?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Ely is 3,223. Ely, Minnesota is the 6,065th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Ely?

The peak population of Ely was in 1990, when its population was 4,000. In 1990, Ely was the 4,709th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,065th largest city in the US. Ely is currently 19.4% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Ely shrinking?

Ely has shrunk 13.4% since the year 2000. Ely, Minnesota's growth is extremely below average. 85% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Ely, Minnesota?

The total voting age population of Ely, Minnesota, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,888. The voting age population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 20.4% of the residents of Ely are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Ely, Minnesota?

The racial demographics of Ely are 97.1% White, 1.2% American Indian, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Two or more races and 0.1% Asian. Additionally, 0.2% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota residents are below the poverty line?

In Ely, 11.4% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 7.2%. On a per-household basis, 7.6% of families are below the poverty line in Ely.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 65.7% of Ely residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Ely, Minnesota residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 95.4% of Ely residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 32.9% have a bachelor's degree and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Ely residents aged 5 and older, 2.5% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.7% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.2% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Ely, Minnesota?

The unemployment rate in Ely is 3.5%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota residents work for the government?

In Ely, 18.5% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Ely, Minnesota?

The median household income in Ely is $40,946.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Ely, Minnesota?

In Ely, 68.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Ely, Minnesota?

Renters occupy 31.9% of housing units in Ely.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Ely, 44.6% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Ely, Minnesota housing units were built after 2000?

In Ely, 5.3% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 110 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Ely, Minnesota?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Ely is $494.

What percentage of households in Ely, Minnesota have broadband internet?

In Ely, 83.8% of households have an active broadband internet connection.