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 and multiracial populations.
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% |
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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