Demographics & People — Ely, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,033 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.1 |
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| Total Households | 790 |
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| Family Households | 556 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0479 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,965 |
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| Black or African American | 12 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 719 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 523 |
| Irish | 316 |
| Other groups | 211 |
| Czech | 164 |
| English | 146 |
| Norwegian | 127 |
| French (except Basque) | 78 |
| American | 74 |
| Swedish | 51 |
Language
| English Only | 1,818 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,856 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 77 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,482 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ely, Iowa.
