Ely
City in White Pine County, Nevada
Ely is a city in White Pine County, Nevada, with 3,924 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,437 ft (1,962 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruth, 6.4 miles W.
- 3,924residents (2020 Census)
- 6,437 ftelevation · 1,962 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 513 / sq mipopulation density
- 89315ZIP code
About Ely
Ely (, EE-lee) is the only city in and the county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States. Ely was founded as a stagecoach station along the Pony Express and Central Overland Route. In 1906 copper was discovered. Ely's mining boom came later than the other towns along US 50. The railroads connecting the transcontinental railroad to the mines in Austin, Nevada and Eureka, Nevada have long been removed, but the railroad to Ely is preserved as a heritage railway by the Nevada Northern Railway and known as the Ghost Train of Old Ely. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,924.
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Living in Ely
- Median household income
- $77,500
- Median home value
- $233,700
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Ely had 3,924 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,924 |
|---|---|
| Density | 513 per sq mi (198 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ely at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | White Pine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,924 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.64 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,437 ft (1,962 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2649° N, 114.8708° W |
| ZIP code | 89315 |
| Official website | cityofelynv.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3223500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Ely
What county is Ely in?
Ely is in White Pine County, Nevada.
What is the population of Ely, NV?
3,924 people lived in Ely at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ely, NV?
The ZIP code of Ely is 89315.
What is the elevation of Ely?
6,437 feet (1,962 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ely?
Ruth (6.4 mi), McGill (10.7 mi), Preston (26.3 mi), Lund (28.7 mi), Baker (43.6 mi).
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