Ely
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota
Ely is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 3,268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,427 ft (435 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winton, 2.9 miles NE.
- 3,268residents (2020 Census)
- 1,427 ftelevation · 435 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 1,117 / sq mipopulation density
- 55796ZIP code
About Ely
Ely ( EE-lee) is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,268 at the 2020 census.
Located on the Vermilion iron range, Ely once had several iron ore mines. It is an entry point for campers and canoers into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada's Quetico Provincial Park wilderness area. The International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center are nearby.
Ely's main street has nature outfitters, outdoor clothing stores, and restaurants. MN 1, MN 169, and County Road 21 (Central Avenue) are Ely's main routes. The city is 16 mi (26 km) south of the Canadian border and is within the Superior National Forest.
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Living in Ely
- Median household income
- $43,901
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Median rent
- $627/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Ely had 3,268 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,268 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,117 per sq mi (431 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ely at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,268 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9051° N, 91.8530° W |
| ZIP code | 55796 |
| Official website | ely.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2719142 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ely
- Winton2.9 mi NE
- Babbitt18.4 mi S
- Soudan18.8 mi W
- Tower20.5 mi W
- Hoyt Lakes25.9 mi SW
- Aurora31.5 mi SW
- Biwabik33.9 mi SW
- McKinley37.5 mi SW
- Gilbert40.1 mi SW
- Finland42.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ely
What county is Ely in?
Ely is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Ely, MN?
3,268 people lived in Ely at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ely, MN?
The ZIP code of Ely is 55796.
What is the elevation of Ely?
1,427 feet (435 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ely?
Winton (2.9 mi), Babbitt (18.4 mi), Soudan (18.8 mi), Tower (20.5 mi), Hoyt Lakes (25.9 mi).
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