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Ely

Nevada · 3,924 residents · 7.626 sq mi
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Ely has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,924
−3%since 2000
from 4,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−1%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ely
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,927
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,170
+89%since 2000
from $17,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(2,900)
Black0.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino17%(669)
Asian1.2%(48)
Other3.6%(142)
Diversity Score47.9%(1,879)
Diversity Score
48
+53%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ely, Nevada?

Ely, Nevada has about 3,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ely, Nevada?

The typical household in Ely, Nevada earns about $60,927 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 $157,400, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Ely, Nevada?

About 17.7% 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 13.1% 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 832 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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