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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ely

Nevada · 4,041 residents · 7.626 sq mi
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Ely has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,408. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 715 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,041
−15%since 1990
from 4,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
530 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 624 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+18%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ely
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,408
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,966 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,013
+30%since 1990
from $13,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $370 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.9
−14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,407)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(443)
Asian1.2%(57)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,613)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,307)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(499)
Asian1.1%(43)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,262)
31
−8%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ely, Nevada?

Ely, Nevada has about 4,041 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ely, Nevada?

The typical household in Ely, Nevada earns about $36,408 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Ely, Nevada?

About 14.8% 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 12.5% of people in Ely, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ely, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Ely, Nevada has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 715 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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