DATA & DEMOGRAPHICS
Meet the diverse, hard-working population of Ely, Minnesota
Site selectors, corporate decision-makers, and academics continue to recognize Ely’s workforce as talented, hard-working, and innovative. In return, residents enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the world and are given ample opportunity to thrive, no matter their chosen path.
How does Ely stack up in terms of people, progress, and profitability?
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Demographics
The Median Age of Ely residents is 46.8
Economics
The Median household income in Ely is $36,179
$24,504
Per capita income
$36,179
Median household income
15.6%
Persons below poverty line
14.8 minutes
Mean travel time to work
Families
Their are 1,663 households in Ely
1,663
Number of households
1.9
Persons per household
6.6%
Women 15-50 who gave birth during past year
Housing
The Median value of owner-occupied housing units in Ely is $96,000
1,995
Number of housing units
$96,000
Median value of owner-occupied housing units
19.1%
Moved since previous year
42% of Elyites have attended college
95.6%
High school grad or higher
26.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
1%
Foreign-born population
9.7%
Population with veteran status
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2017). American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Retrieved from Census Reporter Profile page for Ely, MN <https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US2719142-ely-mn/>
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