Ely is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. Ely has a 2026 population of 2,384. Ely is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,344 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 1,535 adults, (281 of whom are seniors) in Ely.
Female: 1,087 (49.7%)
Male: 1,099 (50.3%)
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.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,116 | 96.8% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.32% |
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%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $132,500 | - |
| Families | $128,214 | $133,635 |
| Households | $105,882 | $115,198 |
| Non Families | $57,727 | $68,377 |
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