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Ely

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
137.487
State:
Michigan

Ely is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Ely has a 2025 population of 1,955 . Ely is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,908 in 2020.

The average household income in Ely is $96,916 with a poverty rate of 4.28%. The median age in Ely is 41.3 years: 41.3 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.6 males.

2K
Total Population
14
Density (mi²)
8 0.41%
Growth

Ely Population

Ely Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Ely includes 98.36% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (98.36%)

Two or more races (1.03%)

Native American (0.62%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,91498.36%
Two or more races201.03%
Native American120.62%

Ely Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Ely's average per capita income is $56,389. Household income levels show a median of $95,341. The poverty rate stands at 4.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,197-
Families$96,742$109,857
Households$95,341$96,916
Non Families$60,625$62,095

$56,389

Average Income

$95,341

Median Household Income

4.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)