Ely, Iowa
Ely: City in Linn County, Iowa, United States
About
Ely is a city located in the county of Linn in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,776 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,382 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Ely
| Population : | 2,382 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Linn County |
| Postal code : | 52227 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 3.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:32:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 637 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ely is located at 41°52'25"N 91°35'7"W (41.8736200, -91.5851800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ely
Demographics
The population of Ely increased by 25.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,776 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,837 | 3.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,886 | 2.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,936 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,010 | 3.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,077 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,149 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,232 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,302 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,343 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,382 | 1.64% | estimation process |
Other Places in Ely
1 Ely City Hall
1570 Rowley St, Ely, IA 52227 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Ely
College & universities near Ely, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153737 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52406-2068 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ely, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ely , Nevada city in and county seat of White Pine County, Nevada, United States. with a population of 4,014 people.
- Ely , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 3,325 people.
Other cities in Linn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Linn County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Marion | 40,780 | The county seat of Linn County, Iowa. |
| Hiawatha | 7,466 | City in Iowa |
| Mount Vernon | 4,528 | City in Linn County, Iowa |
| Robins | 3,570 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Fairfax | 2,934 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Center Point | 2,560 | City in Iowa |
| Lisbon | 2,252 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Central City | 1,296 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Springville | 1,149 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Palo | 1,075 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Walker | 782 | City in Iowa |
| Alburnett | 712 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Coggon | 669 | Human settlement in Linn County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bertram | 278 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
| Prairieburg | 190 | City in Linn County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ely distances to largest Iowa cities
