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Ely township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
137.487
State:
Michigan

Ely township is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Ely township has a 2026 population of 1,963. Ely township is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,908 in 2020.

The median household income in Ely township is $100,104 with a poverty rate of 5.03%. The median age in Ely township is 39.7 years: 40.9 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.5 males.

2K
Total Population
14
Density (mi²)
8 0.41%
Growth

Ely township Population

Ely township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,96380.41%
20251,95580.41%
20241,94780.41%
20231,939100.52%
20221,929100.52%
20211,919110.58%
20201,90820.1%
20191,964-1-0.05%
20181,965-4-0.2%
20171,969-2-0.1%
20161,971-1-0.05%
20151,972-10-0.5%
20141,98210.05%
20131,98100%
20121,981120.61%
20111,969170.87%
20101,95520.1%

Median Age

Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 40.9 years

Ely township Adults

There are 1,519 adults, (359 of whom are seniors) in Ely township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 897 (48.7%)
Male: 946 (51.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ely township includes 98.21% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,81098.21%
Two or more races170.92%
Native American100.54%
Other race60.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White80.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,80297.78%
Two or more races170.92%
Native American100.54%
Other race60.33%

Ely township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ely township 's average per capita income is $58,125. Household income levels show a median of $100,104. The poverty rate stands at 5.03%.

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$117,563-
Families$108,182$115,193
Households$100,104$98,878
Non Families$61,500$64,579

$58,125

Average Income

$100,104

Median Household Income

5.03%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)