Ely, MN

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Ely Overview

3,265
TOTAL POPULATION
1,608
MALE POPULATION
1,657
FEMALE POPULATION
97.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,318
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,029
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,095
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,728
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ely Zip Codes

Ely Area Codes

Race in Ely

The most populous races in Ely are White / Caucasian (3,049 | 93.4%), Two or more Races (99 | 3.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (73 | 2.2%).
Race in Ely
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American451.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino732.2%
Native / Alaskan381.2%
White / Caucasian3,04993.4%
Two or more Races993.0%
Some other Race341.0%
Total3,265100.0%

Ancestry in Ely

The most populous ancestries reported in Ely are German (733 | 22.5%), Finnish (413 | 12.7%), Slovene (411 | 12.6%), Irish (362 | 11.1%), and Norwegian (289 | 8.8%), together accounting for 67.6% of all Ely residents.
Ancestry in Ely
Ancestry# Population% Population
American591.8%
Austrian521.6%
Central American391.2%
Chippewa451.4%
Choctaw120.4%
Croatian642.0%
Czech672.1%
Danish210.6%
Dutch501.5%
English1554.8%
European431.3%
Finnish41312.7%
French270.8%
French Canadian461.4%
German73322.5%
Greek300.9%
Guatemalan391.2%
Haitian200.6%
Hungarian220.7%
Irish36211.1%
Italian983.0%
Korean140.4%
Lithuanian381.2%
Mexican341.0%
Norwegian2898.8%
Pennsylvania German90.3%
Polish1394.3%
Russian160.5%
Samoan30.1%
Scandinavian1364.2%
Scotch-Irish571.8%
Scottish361.1%
Seminole30.1%
Slavic341.0%
Slovak50.2%
Slovene41112.6%
Swedish1584.8%
Swiss270.8%
Ukrainian70.2%
Welsh551.7%
Yugoslavian250.8%
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Immigrants in Ely

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ely came from Canada (28 | 0.9%), Europe (20 | 0.6%), Central America (11 | 0.3%), Latin America (11 | 0.3%), and Mexico (11 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Ely residents.
Immigrants in Ely
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.3%
Canada280.9%
Central America110.3%
Eastern Europe100.3%
England100.3%
Europe200.6%
Latin America110.3%
Mexico110.3%
Northern Europe100.3%
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Sex and Age in Ely

Sex and Age in Ely

The most populous age groups in Ely are 15 to 19 Years (220 | 13.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (225 | 13.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ely
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.9%)24 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Years13 (0.8%)51 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years38 (2.4%)106 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years220 (13.7%)225 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years128 (8.0%)111 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years95 (5.9%)91 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years175 (10.9%)30 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Years31 (1.9%)52 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years84 (5.2%)53 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years48 (3.0%)124 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years52 (3.2%)83 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years183 (11.4%)148 (8.9%)
60 to 64 Years209 (13.0%)121 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years91 (5.7%)100 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years101 (6.3%)171 (10.3%)
75 to 79 Years70 (4.3%)54 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years39 (2.4%)61 (3.7%)
85 Years and over17 (1.1%)52 (3.1%)
Total1,608 (100.0%)1,657 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ely

Median Family Size in Ely

The median family size in Ely is 2.85 persons per family, with single female/mother families (67 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (56 | 9.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ely
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple468 (79.2%)2.85
Single Male/Father56 (9.5%)2.73
Single Female/Mother67 (11.3%)3.01
Total Families591 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Ely

The median household size in Ely is 1.81 persons per household, with single female/mother households (67 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (1,053 | 64.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ely
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple468 (28.5%)2.85
Single Male/Father56 (3.4%)2.91
Single Female/Mother67 (4.1%)3.30
Non-family1,053 (64.0%)1.19
Total Households1,644 (100.0%)1.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ely

Out of a total of 1,644 households in Ely, 591 (35.9%) are family households, while 1,053 (64.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 297, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 899.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ely
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-899 (54.7%)
2-Person Households297 (18.1%)120 (7.3%)
3-Person Households116 (7.1%)34 (2.1%)
4-Person Households143 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households35 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total591 (35.9%)1,053 (64.0%)

Female Fertility in Ely

Fertility by Age in Ely

Average fertility rate in Ely is 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ely
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3 (33.3%)13.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years6 (66.7%)23.0
Total9 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ely

66.7% of women with births (9) in Ely are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ely
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Ely

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ely
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)27.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)13.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ely

33.3% of women with births in Ely are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 66.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 33.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ely
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)

Income in Ely

Income Overview in Ely

Per Capita Income in Ely is $31,318, while median incomes of families and households are $98,029 and $47,095 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,265$31,318
Median Family Income591$98,029
Mean Family Income591$99,083
Median Household Income1,644$47,095
Mean Household Income1,644$60,423
Income Deficit591$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,26519.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,26580.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2650.45

Earnings by Sex in Ely

Average Earnings in Ely are $30,479, $35,655 for men and $28,795 for women, a difference of 19.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Ely
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,121 (53.7%)$35,655
Female965 (46.3%)$28,795
Total2,086 (100.0%)$30,479

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ely

The most common earnings brackets in Ely are $2,499 or less for men (201 | 17.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (147 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ely
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less201 (17.9%)43 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99952 (4.6%)84 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (3.6%)29 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (1.1%)37 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (2.0%)15 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (2.3%)38 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49945 (4.0%)43 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (0.8%)39 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (2.2%)26 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99974 (6.6%)22 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (0.4%)147 (15.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99944 (3.9%)122 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99964 (5.7%)38 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999145 (12.9%)97 (10.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)55 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99940 (3.6%)45 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99957 (5.1%)20 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999105 (9.4%)58 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (6.4%)7 (0.7%)
$100,000+83 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,121 (100.0%)965 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ely

Average earnings in Ely are $41,557 for men and $32,461 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,889, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,782.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ely
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,499$0
High School Diploma$38,911$28,782
College or Associate's Degree$42,263$32,697
Bachelor's Degree$71,333$32,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,557$32,461

Family Income in Ely

Family Income Brackets in Ely

According to the Ely family income data, there are 200 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ely
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99981.4%
$25,000 to $34,999101.7%
$35,000 to $49,9997512.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911319.1%
$75,000 to $99,99911018.6%
$100,000 to $149,99920033.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997512.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ely

4-person families (135 | 22.8%) account for the highest median family income in Ely with $113,935 per family, while 2-person families (312 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $36,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ely
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families312 (52.8%)$72,500
3-Person Families109 (18.4%)$101,172
4-Person Families135 (22.8%)$113,935
5-Person Families35 (5.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total591 (100.0%)$98,029

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ely

The median family income in Ely is $98,029, with families comprising 3+ earners (115) having the highest median family income of $145,893, while families with no earners (86) have the lowest median family income of $58,056, accounting for 19.5% and 14.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ely
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners86 (14.5%)$58,056
1 Earner134 (22.7%)$84,500
2 Earners256 (43.3%)$98,971
3+ Earners115 (19.5%)$145,893
Total591 (100.0%)$98,029

Household Income in Ely

Household Income Brackets in Ely

With 255 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Ely, accounting for 15.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ely
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020112.2%
$10,000 to $14,99917310.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991277.7%
$25,000 to $34,999945.7%
$35,000 to $49,99925515.5%
$50,000 to $74,99924314.8%
$75,000 to $99,99922413.6%
$100,000 to $149,99923514.3%
$150,000 to $199,999945.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ely

The median household income in Ely is $47,095, with the highest median household income of $58,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 652 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 64 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ely
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years64 (3.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years377 (22.9%)$45,114
45 to 64 Years652 (39.7%)$58,750
65+ Years551 (33.5%)$40,417
Total1,644 (100.0%)$47,095

Poverty in Ely

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ely

With 13.7% poverty level for males and 13.4% for females among the residents of Ely, 55 to 64 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 129 males (33.8%) and 102 females (37.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ely
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (6.2%)19 (16.0%)
25 to 34 Years43 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years1 (1.0%)10 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years129 (33.8%)52 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years8 (4.3%)102 (37.6%)
75 Years and over9 (7.6%)19 (12.3%)
Total202 (13.7%)202 (13.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ely

According to the poverty statistics in Ely, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ely
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years180 (93.8%)100 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years227 (84.1%)121 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years115 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years99 (99.0%)197 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years253 (66.2%)217 (80.7%)
65 to 74 Years177 (95.7%)169 (62.4%)
75 Years and over109 (92.4%)136 (87.7%)
Total1,270 (86.3%)1,302 (86.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ely

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ely
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total468 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ely

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ely
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ely

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ely
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Ely

Employment by Class of Employer in Ely

Among the 1,651 employed individuals in Ely, private company employees (859 | 52.0%), not-for-profit organizations (314 | 19.0%), and local government employees (209 | 12.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ely
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85952.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)764.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1116.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations31419.0%
Local Government Employees20912.7%
State Government Employees744.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers80.5%
Total1,651100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ely

According to the labor force statistics for Ely, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,010), 57.4% or 1,728 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 220 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.0% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ely
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years172 (39.4%)24 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Years224 (93.7%)3 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years159 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years189 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years286 (93.2%)16 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years244 (73.7%)5 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years136 (41.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,728 (57.4%)48 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ely

According to labor force statistics for Ely, 78.2% of individuals (1,235) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,579) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.7% or 470 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.7% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ely
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School57 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma214 (81.1%)12 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree493 (84.1%)13 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher470 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,235 (78.2%)27 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ely

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ely are Management (234 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (202 | 12.0%), Education Instruction & Library (167 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (160 | 9.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ely

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ely, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), Management (69.7%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ely
OccupationMaleFemale
Management163 (69.7%)71 (30.3%)
Business & Financial8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science40 (59.7%)27 (40.3%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Community & Social Service 61 (30.2%)141 (69.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library51 (30.5%)116 (69.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10 (37.0%)17 (63.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (9.4%)145 (90.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Total (Category)287 (40.6%)419 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ely are Food Preparation & Serving (88 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (39 | 2.3%), and Healthcare Support (19 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Ely

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ely, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (85.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (71.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (29.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (14.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ely
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving62 (70.5%)26 (29.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance66 (85.7%)11 (14.3%)
Personal Care & Service11 (28.2%)28 (71.8%)
Total (Category)158 (70.9%)65 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ely are Sales & Related (166 | 9.9%), and Office & Administration (153 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ely

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ely
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related85 (51.2%)81 (48.8%)
Office & Administration33 (21.6%)120 (78.4%)
Total (Category)118 (37.0%)201 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ely are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (132 | 7.9%), Construction & Extraction (119 | 7.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ely

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ely
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction93 (78.1%)26 (21.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)225 (86.5%)35 (13.5%)
Total (Overall)899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ely are Production (107 | 6.4%), Material Moving (42 | 2.5%), and Transportation (22 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ely

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ely
OccupationMaleFemale
Production64 (59.8%)43 (40.2%)
Transportation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving25 (59.5%)17 (40.5%)
Total (Category)111 (64.9%)60 (35.1%)
Total (Overall)899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ely

Employment Industries in Ely

The major employment industries in Ely include Health Care & Social Assistance (239 | 14.2%), Educational Services (211 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (189 | 11.3%), Construction (188 | 11.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (138 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Ely

Employment Industries by Sex in Ely

The Ely industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (83.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.7%), and Professional & Scientific (71.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ely
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction170 (90.4%)18 (9.6%)
Manufacturing50 (46.3%)58 (53.7%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade90 (47.6%)99 (52.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (42.9%)16 (57.1%)
Utilities19 (67.9%)9 (32.1%)
Information22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support16 (36.4%)28 (63.6%)
Educational Services86 (40.8%)125 (59.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance46 (19.3%)193 (80.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation63 (98.4%)1 (1.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services96 (69.6%)42 (30.4%)
Public Administration9 (16.1%)47 (83.9%)
Total899 (53.5%)780 (46.5%)

Education in Ely

School Enrollment in Ely

The most common levels of schooling among the 753 students in Ely are college / undergraduate (355 | 47.1%), high school (190 | 25.2%), and middle school (97 | 12.9%).
School Enrollment in Ely
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool141.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School7610.1%
Middle School9712.9%
High School19025.2%
College / Undergraduate35547.1%
Graduate / Professional212.8%
Total753100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ely

Out of a total of 753 students who are enrolled in schools in Ely, 125 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 628 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (48.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ely
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds81 (56.2%)63 (43.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds279 (90.0%)31 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (75.0%)10 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over22 (51.2%)21 (48.8%)
Total628 (83.4%)125 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ely

Business (166 | 20.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (101 | 12.3%), science & technology (84 | 10.2%), education (78 | 9.5%), and engineering (65 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 823 individuals in Ely who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ely
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics293.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10112.3%
Physical & Health Sciences91.1%
Psychology364.4%
Social Sciences161.9%
Engineering657.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies202.4%
Science & Technology8410.2%
Business16620.2%
Education789.5%
Literature & Languages566.8%
Liberal Arts & History161.9%
Visual & Performing Arts546.6%
Communications384.6%
Arts & Humanities556.7%
Total823100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ely

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ely

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ely are males with 3 vehicles (303, accounting for 37.1%) and females with 3 vehicles (168, making up 40.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ely
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12 (1.5%)9 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle188 (23.0%)175 (23.3%)
2 Vehicles225 (27.5%)341 (45.5%)
3 Vehicles303 (37.1%)168 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles89 (10.9%)57 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total817 (100.0%)750 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ely

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ely are 5 to 9 minutes (540 commuters, 34.8%), less than 5 minutes (414 commuters, 26.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (130 commuters, 8.4%).
Commute Time in Ely
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes41426.7%
5 to 9 Minutes54034.8%
10 to 14 Minutes986.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1197.7%
20 to 24 Minutes1308.4%
25 to 29 Minutes452.9%
30 to 34 Minutes795.1%
35 to 39 Minutes151.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes613.9%
60 to 89 Minutes291.9%
90 or more Minutes211.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Ely

The most common commute times in Ely are 5 to 9 minutes (217 commuters, 25.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (323 commuters, 45.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ely
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes175 (20.9%)239 (33.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes217 (25.9%)323 (45.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes76 (9.1%)22 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes67 (8.0%)52 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes97 (11.6%)33 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes38 (4.5%)7 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes64 (7.6%)15 (2.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes40 (4.8%)21 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes21 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ely

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ely are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (177, 21.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (209, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ely
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM42 (5.0%)20 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM61 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM85 (10.1%)27 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM59 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM68 (8.1%)41 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM111 (13.2%)65 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM177 (21.1%)209 (29.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM78 (9.3%)65 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)46 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (2.3%)98 (13.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM59 (7.0%)76 (10.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM57 (6.8%)24 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (2.7%)23 (3.2%)
Total839 (100.0%)712 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ely

Occupancy by Ownership in Ely

Of the total 1,644 dwellings in Ely, owner-occupied units account for 1,028 (62.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 616 (37.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ely
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,02862.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61637.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,644100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ely

Occupancy by Household Size in Ely
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89954.7%
2-Person Household41725.4%
3-Person Household1509.1%
4+ Person Household17810.8%
Total Housing Units1,644100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ely

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ely
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household354 (39.4%)545 (60.6%)
2-Person Household375 (89.9%)42 (10.1%)
3-Person Household121 (80.7%)29 (19.3%)
4+ Person Household178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units1,028 (62.5%)616 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ely

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ely
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (17.8%)171 (82.2%)
High School Diploma191 (60.6%)124 (39.4%)
College/Associate Degree384 (61.2%)243 (38.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher416 (84.2%)78 (15.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ely

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ely
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years35721.7%
35 to 44 Years845.1%
45 to 54 Years1559.4%
55 to 64 Years49730.2%
65 to 74 Years32820.0%
75 to 84 Years17110.4%
85 Years and Over523.2%
Total1,644100.0%

Housing Finances in Ely

Median Income by Occupancy in Ely

Median Income by Occupancy in Ely
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,028 (62.5%)$73,851
Renter-Occupied616 (37.5%)$18,182
Average1,644 (100.0%)$47,095

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ely

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ely
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00046 (4.5%)125 (20.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)30 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99954 (5.2%)119 (19.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99918 (1.8%)66 (10.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (1.8%)24 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (4.3%)49 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999130 (12.7%)125 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999221 (21.5%)23 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (20.1%)16 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999215 (20.9%)20 (3.3%)
$150,000 or more75 (7.3%)19 (3.1%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ely

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ely
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30068 (6.6%)144 (23.4%)
$300 to $499239 (23.3%)84 (13.6%)
$500 to $799128 (12.4%)173 (28.1%)
$800 to $999172 (16.7%)137 (22.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499217 (21.1%)47 (7.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99991 (8.8%)12 (1.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49970 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more32 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ely

Housing Structures in Ely

Housing Structures in Ely
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,13268.9%
Single Unit, Attached201.2%
2 Unit Apartments925.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments493.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments352.1%
10 or more Apartments27016.4%
Mobile Home / Other462.8%
Total1,644100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ely

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ely
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached955 (84.4%)177 (15.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments32 (34.8%)60 (65.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (28.6%)35 (71.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)270 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (58.7%)19 (41.3%)
Total1,028 (62.5%)616 (37.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ely

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ely
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)50 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (2.8%)278 (45.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms341 (33.2%)135 (21.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms339 (33.0%)56 (9.1%)
8 or more Rooms319 (31.0%)97 (15.8%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ely

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ely
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17 (1.7%)74 (12.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas310 (30.2%)188 (30.5%)
Electricity133 (12.9%)95 (15.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene472 (45.9%)120 (19.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels96 (9.3%)114 (18.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)25 (4.1%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ely

Household Vehicle Usage in Ely
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (0.9%)280 (45.5%)
1 Vehicle322 (31.3%)272 (44.2%)
2 Vehicles320 (31.1%)45 (7.3%)
3 or more Vehicles377 (36.7%)19 (3.1%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ely

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ely

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units561467
Median Property Value$138,400$165,700
Median Household Income$75,361$10
Monthly Housing Costs$484$23
Real Estate Taxes$1,058$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ely

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ely
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (6.6%)9 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999104 (18.5%)46 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999378 (67.4%)340 (72.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (6.1%)72 (15.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9998 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total561 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ely

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ely
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99935 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (2.3%)55 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99975 (13.4%)31 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999105 (18.7%)55 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (20.7%)116 (24.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999106 (18.9%)91 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more65 (11.6%)109 (23.3%)
Total561 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ely

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ely
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x252 (44.9%)70,662 (15,131.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x115 (20.5%)233 (49.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (6.1%)58 (12.4%)
4.0x or more151 (26.9%)29 (6.2%)
Total561 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ely

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ely
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800176 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499177 (31.6%)154 (33.0%)
$800 to $1,499194 (34.6%)79 (16.9%)
Total561 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ely

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ely

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ely
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years504 (99.2%)4 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years408 (91.1%)40 (8.9%)
26 to 34 Years268 (82.0%)59 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years210 (95.5%)10 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years277 (90.2%)30 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years534 (82.0%)117 (18.0%)
65 to 74 Years456 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,968 (91.9%)260 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ely

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ely
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen504 (99.2%)4 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen408 (91.1%)40 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ely

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ely
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000356 (69.0%)160 (31.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999434 (92.1%)37 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999438 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999523 (98.7%)7 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over968 (95.3%)48 (4.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ely

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ely
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 632 (84.2%)24 (63.2%)
6 to 18 Years124 (24.4%)454 (89.4%)
19 to 25 Years75 (16.7%)333 (74.3%)
25 to 34 Years134 (41.0%)172 (52.6%)
35 to 44 Years68 (30.9%)183 (83.2%)
45 to 54 Years13 (4.2%)265 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years185 (28.4%)381 (58.5%)
65 to 74 Years449 (98.5%)337 (73.9%)
75 Years and over273 (100.0%)215 (78.7%)
Total1,353 (41.9%)2,364 (73.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ely

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ely
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (4.5%)92 (24.1%)
35 to 64 Years41 (6.9%)62 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years42 (22.7%)76 (28.0%)
75 Years and over41 (34.7%)48 (31.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ely

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ely: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (3.4%)8 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years21 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (28.0%)38 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ely: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)30 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ely: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (4.5%)68 (17.8%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.0%)15 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years21 (11.4%)37 (13.7%)
75 Years and over8 (6.8%)35 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ely: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.5%)3 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.3%)32 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (11.4%)39 (14.4%)
75 Years and over17 (14.4%)35 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ely: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.2%)32 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (11.4%)1 (0.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (6.5%)

Technology Access in Ely

Computing Device Access in Ely

Computing Device Access in Ely
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,21974.2%
Smartphone1,36082.7%
Tablet82250.0%
No Computing Device17110.4%
Total1,644100.0%

Internet Access in Ely

Internet Access in Ely
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,11267.6%
Cellular Data Only1549.4%
Satellite Internet23014.0%
No Internet24615.0%
Total1,644100.0%

Ely Summary

Ely, Minnesota is a small city located in the northeastern corner of the state, near the Canadian border. It is the county seat of St. Louis County and is part of the Duluth, Minnesota-Superior, Wisconsin metropolitan area. The city has a population of 3,460 as of the 2010 census, and is the largest city in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota.

History

The area that is now Ely was first inhabited by the Ojibwe people, who called the area “Gaa-waabaabiganikaag”, meaning “at the small rapid”. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1892. The city was named after Samuel Ely, a local businessman and landowner.
In the early 1900s, Ely became a major logging center, and the city’s economy was largely based on the timber industry. The city was also home to several iron ore mines, which provided employment for many of the city’s residents. The city’s economy began to decline in the 1950s, as the timber industry began to decline and the iron ore mines closed.

Geography

Ely is located in the northeastern corner of Minnesota, near the Canadian border. The city is situated on the western shore of Shagawa Lake, and is surrounded by the Superior National Forest. The city is located approximately 25 miles south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 1,541 feet above sea level.

Economy

Ely’s economy is largely based on tourism, as the city is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The city is home to several resorts and lodges, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a wood products plant.
The city is also home to the International Wolf Center, which is dedicated to the preservation and protection of wolves. The center offers educational programs and tours, and is a popular tourist destination.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 3,460. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ely?
Total Population of Ely is 3,265.
What is the Total Male Population of Ely?
Total Male Population of Ely is 1,608.
What is the Total Female Population of Ely?
Total Female Population of Ely is 1,657.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ely?
There are 97.04 Males per 100 Females in Ely.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ely?
There are 103.05 Females per 100 Males in Ely.
What is the Median Population Age in Ely?
Median Population Age in Ely is 46.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ely
Average Family Size in Ely is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ely
Average Household Size in Ely is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ely?
Per Capita income in Ely is $31,318.
What is the Median Family Income in Ely?
Median Family Income in Ely is $98,029.
What is the Median Household income in Ely?
Median Household Income in Ely is $47,095.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ely?
Income or Wage Gap in Ely is 19.2%.
Women in Ely earn 80.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ely?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ely is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ely?
There are 1,728 People in the Labor Forcein in Ely.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ely?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Ely.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ely?
Unemployment Rate in Ely is 2.8%.