Ely, Iowa Population 2022
Ely is a city located in Linn County Iowa. Ely has a 2020 population of 2,466. Ely is currently growing at a rate of 1.69% annually and its population has increased by 37.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,794 in 2010.
The average household income in Ely is $97,067 with a poverty rate of 3.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $737 per month, and the median house value is $216,400. The median age in Ely is 36.5 years, 36 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Ely Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elywas:
- White: 96.00%
- Two or more races: 2.33%
- Black or African American: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,138 | 96.00% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.27% |
Ely Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 769 | 2.9 | 78.8 |
| Married | 480 | 3.38 | 94.2 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.44 | 45.5 |
| Female | 68 | 3.56 | 75 |
| Male | 30 | 2.87 | 53.3 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 2.06% |
| High School Graduate | 384 | 26.43% |
| Some College | 321 | 22.09% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 15.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 391 | 26.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 5.99% |
Ely Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,342 | 1,308 | 450 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 44 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 14 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.00%.
Ely Language by Age
Ely Language
97.71% of Ely residents speak only English, while 2.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
Ely Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,047 | 86 | 4.20% |
| Black | 16 | 2 | 12.50% |
| Other | NaN% |
3.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.62%
Male Poverty Rate
5.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ely
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ely is Black, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ely is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.88%.
Ely Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ely Married by Age and Sex
Ely Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ely Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 6.00% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 7.94% |
Ely Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
78.8%
Labor Force Participation
76%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.29%
Born in Ely
99.33%
Native Born
0.67%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.33% of Ely residents were born in the United States, with 80.29% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,466 | 41 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2,425 | 41 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2,384 | 41 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 2,343 | 41 | 1.78% |
| 2018 | 2,302 | 70 | 3.14% |
| 2017 | 2,232 | 83 | 3.86% |
| 2016 | 2,149 | 72 | 3.47% |
| 2015 | 2,077 | 67 | 3.33% |
| 2014 | 2,010 | 74 | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 1,936 | 50 | 2.65% |
| 2012 | 1,886 | 49 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 1,837 | 43 | 2.40% |
| 2010 | 1,794 | 0.00% |