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Ely

County:
Linn County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.686
State:
Iowa

Ely is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. Ely has a 2026 population of 2,368. Ely is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,343 in 2020.

The median household income in Ely is $105,882 with a poverty rate of 2.43%. The median age in Ely is 38.1 years: 38.5 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,404
Density (mi²)
2 0.08%
Growth

Ely Population

Ely Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,36820.08%
20252,366120.51%
20242,354190.81%
20232,33500%
20222,335-21-0.89%
20212,356130.55%
20202,34350.21%
20192,350441.91%
20182,306723.22%
20172,234843.91%
20162,150713.42%
20152,079683.38%
20142,011743.82%
20131,937502.65%
20121,887502.72%
20111,837613.43%
20101,794130.73%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 38.5 years

Ely Adults

There are 1,535 adults, (281 of whom are seniors) in Ely.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,087 (49.7%)
Male: 1,099 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ely includes 96.8% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,11696.8%
Two or more races341.56%
Black or African American210.96%
Other race80.37%
Asian70.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,11696.8%
Two or more races341.56%
Black or African American210.96%
Other race80.37%
Asian70.32%

Ely Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ely's average per capita income is $61,900. Household income levels show a median of $105,882. The poverty rate stands at 2.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$132,500-
Families$128,214$133,635
Households$105,882$115,198
Non Families$57,727$68,377

$61,900

Average Income

$105,882

Median Household Income

2.43%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)