CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Ely
Nevada · 4,756 residents · 7.626 sq mi
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Ely has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,966. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $58,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
$26,966
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,408 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$58,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,307)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(499)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(1,262)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,407)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(443)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other5.8%(275)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,613)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
75.4%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ely, Nevada?
Ely, Nevada has about 4,756 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Ely, Nevada?
The typical household in Ely, Nevada earns about $26,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ely, Nevada expensive?
In Ely, Nevada, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.
How educated are people in Ely, Nevada?
About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ely, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ely, Nevada?
About 11.8% of people in Ely, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.
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