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Ely

Minnesota · 3,724 residents · 2.924 sq mi
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Ely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,615. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $57,300. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,724
−6%since 1990
from 3,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,274 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,357 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
−2%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ely
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,615
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,542 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,855
+88%since 1990
from $8,981 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
28.6% rent
2.1
+22%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,905)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,597)
Black0.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score4.3%(161)
4
+10%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ely, Minnesota?

Ely, Minnesota has about 3,724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ely, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ely, Minnesota earns about $27,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ely, Minnesota expensive?

In Ely, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Ely, Minnesota?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ely, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ely, Minnesota?

About 14.5% of people in Ely, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ely, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ely, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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