Demographics & People — Ely, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,239 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
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| Median Age | 52.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,735 |
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| Family Households | 607 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0875 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,974 |
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| Black or African American | 72 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 733 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 713 |
| Finnish | 413 |
| Slovene | 411 |
| Irish | 362 |
| Norwegian | 289 |
| Swedish | 158 |
| English | 155 |
| Other groups | 153 |
| Polish | 139 |
Language
| English Only | 3,044 |
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| Spanish | 32 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,159 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 251 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,898 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.3% |
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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, Minnesota.
