Ely, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 41°52′32″N91°34′59″W / 41.87556°N 91.58306°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Linn |
Government | |
• Mayor | Scott Ladwig |
• City Administrator | Eldy Miller |
Area | |
• Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
• Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,328 |
• Density | 1,422.11/sq mi (549.02/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 52227 |
Area code | 319 |
FIPS code | 19-25365 |
GNIS feature ID | 0456356 |
Ely [lower-alpha 1] is a city in Linn County, Iowa. The population was 2,328 at the time of the 2020 census. [3] It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area
Ely was platted in June 1872 by T.M. Johnson. The town is named after John F. Ely, who was one of the pioneers of Linn county, a prominent railroad builder in the early days and one of the officers and stockholders of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. [4]
After the railroad was established in town more buildings were erected including a warehouse by Andrew Fuhrmeister, a store building by Jerry Smith, a bar, and a drug and hardware store were also built as more and more people began moving into town. [5]
Ely is located at 41°52′32″N91°34′59″W / 41.87556°N 91.58306°W (41.875431, -91.583061). [6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.44 square miles (3.73 km2), all land. [7]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1910 | 161 | — |
1920 | 174 | +8.1% |
1930 | 172 | −1.1% |
1940 | 170 | −1.2% |
1950 | 155 | −8.8% |
1960 | 226 | +45.8% |
1970 | 275 | +21.7% |
1980 | 425 | +54.5% |
1990 | 517 | +21.6% |
2000 | 1,149 | +122.2% |
2010 | 1,776 | +54.6% |
2020 | 2,328 | +31.1% |
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
As of the census [9] 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.
As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 1,149 people, 424 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was 848.1 inhabitants per square mile (327.5/km2). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 320.3 per square mile (123.7/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.
Residents of Ely belong to the College Community School District. [11] The school district operates:
The school district is located within the Cedar Rapids city limits. [12]
Ely formerly had its own public school building, which was built in 1923, but has since ceased operations as a school and houses city government offices, City Council Chambers, a senior dining facility, meeting rooms and The History Center and archives. [13]
Ely is within 20 miles of five college campuses:
Ely hosts the Fall Fest, held annually during Late September or Early October. The Ely Fall Fest is a family-oriented and affordable celebration that offers a wide range of events for all ages run by The Ely Parks & Recreation Commission. The town also hosts a city-wide garage sale day on the first Saturday of May.
There are two churches in Ely: St. John's Lutheran Church founded in 1854 and the First Presbyterian Church founded in 1858.
The City of Ely provides four different parks throughout the community:
Ely is located near two Iowa State parks: Lake MacBride State Park and Palisades-Kepler State Park. The Cedar Valley Nature bike trail travels through Ely and provides access to both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
Three properties in Ely are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
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