Ely, Minnesota
Ely: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Ely is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,460 and a population density of 459 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,325 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ely
| Population : | 3,325 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Postal code : | 55731 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 7.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,427 feet / 435 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:09:05 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 441 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ely is located at 47°54'12"N 91°52'2"W (47.9032400, -91.8670900).
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Official website of Ely
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ely decreased by 4.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,460 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,467 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,442 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,449 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,455 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,398 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,380 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,373 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,379 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,355 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,325 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 60,813 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 58,849 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 62,613 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 58,849 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 97.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,225 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,007 |
Ely zip code is 55731.
County name: St. Louis, County
fips: 27137
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,007 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,015 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $313 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $651 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 20 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,573 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,889 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 320,210 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 924,050 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,015,103 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,071 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,526 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,398 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,197 |
| 2019 total employment : | 23,288 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 811,808 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -3.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,112 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,873 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,695 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,628 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,511 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,083 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 135.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 433.95 |
People born in Ely (6)
People born in Ely, including actress, model, producer, and singer Jessica Biel, comedian Daren Streblow, Minnesota politician Jeff Anderson, .
List
- Matt Dean (Minnesota politician) he was born in 15/04/1966
- Joseph Mihelič he was born in 14/03/1902
- Donald G. Denning he was born in 18/12/1909
Schools in Ely
College & universities near Ely, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175157 | Vermilion Community College | Ely (MN) | 55731-1918 |
Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hibbing | 15,716 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hermantown | 9,504 | City in St. |
| Virginia | 8,299 | City in St. |
| Chisholm | 4,803 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,107 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Eveleth | 3,536 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Proctor | 3,006 | City in St. |
| Mountain Iron | 2,816 | City in St. |
| Grand Lake | 2,790 | Township in St. |
| Lakewood | 2,271 | Urban township in St. |
| Duluth | 2,121 | City in Minnesota, United States; county seat of St. |
| Hoyt Lakes | 1,927 | City in St. |
| Gilbert | 1,761 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
| Babbitt | 1,471 | City in St. |
| Fredenberg | 1,339 | Township in St. |
| Buhl | 969 | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ely distances to largest Minnesota cities
