Ely, Iowa

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Ely, Iowa
City
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Location of Ely, Iowa
Location of Ely, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°52′32″N 91°34′59″W / 41.87556°N 91.58306°W / 41.87556; -91.58306Coordinates: 41°52′32″N 91°34′59″W / 41.87556°N 91.58306°W / 41.87556; -91.58306
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLinn
Area
[1]
 • Total1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2)
 • Land1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total2,328
 • Density1,402.41/sq mi (540.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52227
Area code(s)319
FIPS code19-25365
GNIS feature ID0456356

Ely[a] is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,328 at the time of the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Ely was laid out in 1872 as an outgrowth on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway.[4]

National Register of Historic Places[]

Three properties in Ely are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

Geography[]

Ely is located at

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41°52′32″N 91°34′59″W / 41.87556°N 91.58306°W / 41.87556; -91.58306 (41.875431, -91.583061).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910161—    
1920174+8.1%
1930172−1.1%
1940170−1.2%
1950155−8.8%
1960226+45.8%
1970275+21.7%
1980425+54.5%
1990517+21.6%
20001,149+122.2%
20101,776+54.6%
20202,328+31.1%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7][2]

2010 census[]

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 1,776 people, 628 households, and 466 families living in the city. The population density was 1,233.3 inhabitants per square mile (476.2/km2). There were 650 housing units at an average density of 451.4 per square mile (174.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 628 households, of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 32.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 5.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 424 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was 848.1 people per square mile (328.6/km2). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 320.3 per square mile (124.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.09% White, 0.35% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 424 households, of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,250, and the median income for a family was $62,500. Males had a median income of $41,292 versus $29,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,936. About 2.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notes[]

  1. ^ /ˈiːliː/[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  3. ^ Sherman, Barney (September 14, 2017). "Iowa Place Names: A-E". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  4. ^ The History of Linn County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 584.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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