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Ely

Iowa · 1,776 residents · 1.686 sq mi
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Ely is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,776
+55%since 2000
from 1,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+4%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3258711K2K3K1990201020202024Ely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,563
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,241
+49%since 2000
from $20,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,117)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,704)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(40)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other1.2%(22)
Diversity Score10.5%(186)
Diversity Score
10
+183%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ely, Iowa?

Ely, Iowa has about 1,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ely, Iowa?

The typical household in Ely, Iowa earns about $82,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ely, Iowa expensive?

In Ely, Iowa, the median home is worth about $185,600, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Ely, Iowa?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ely, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ely, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Ely, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ely, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ely, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,269 residents, a change of about 250 percent over that period.

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