Ely, Minnesota
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Ely is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,724 at the 2000 census. The city is best known by outsiders as the most popular entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Geography
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,724 people, 1,694 households, and 916 families residing in the city. The population density was 528.6/km² (1,369.5/mi²). There were 1,912 housing units at an average density of 271.4/km² (703.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.86% White, 0.86% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.There were 1,694 households out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.72.
In the city the population was spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,615, and the median income for a family was $36,047. Males had a median income of $34,559 versus $18,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,855. About 9.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
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