Ely is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. Ely has a 2025 population of 2,336. Ely is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Ely is $112,214 with a poverty rate of 4.09%. The median age in Ely is 37.6 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ely includes 96.66% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,965 | 96.66% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ely's average per capita income is $58,056. Household income levels show a median of $102,262. The poverty rate stands at 4.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,813 | - |
| Families | $128,947 | $129,953 |
| Households | $102,262 | $112,214 |
| Non Families | $56,534 | $66,967 |
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