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Ely, NV
City in White Pine County, Nevada.
Population
3,929
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
0
Ely and its ZIP codes
Ely at a glance
- Ely is about 18 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,500, close to the Nevada median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $233,700 (46% below Nevada) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Ely, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ely, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$233,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Irish Americans (349), Mexican Americans (300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White Pine County. PPP loans are for Ely.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,385
4,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.26M
FY 2026, $7,187 per person
How people get to work
Ely, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ely, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
9.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ely, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Ely
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RuthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| McGillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| LundCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ely, NV in?
- Ely is in White Pine County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Ely, NV?
- About 3,929 people live in Ely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ely?
- Nearby places include Ruth (6.4 mi), McGill (10 mi), Preston (27 mi), Lund (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023