Ely City, Nevada
As of the census of 2000, there were 4041 people in the city, organized into 1727 households, and 1065 families living in the city. The population density was 566.8 people per square mile (218.84/kmē), making it the 28th most densely populated city in Nevada. There were 2205 housing units at an average density of 309.3 per square mile (119.42/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.3 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the Ely City, 25.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.3% were 18 to 24, 23.8% were 25 to 44, 27% were 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males. The median age is 40.7 years, the median age of male residents at 40.2 and the median age of female residents at 41.3. The racial makeup of the city was 89.14% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 3.12% American Indian, 1.09% Asian, 0.35% Native Hawaiian, 2.28% from two or more races and 3.71% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36408, it is Nevada's 48th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42168, it is 47th wealthiest city by median family income in Nevada. The per capita income for the city was $17013, it is the 46th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $23764, The median income for males was $29659, compared to $16688 for females.
In 2000, 1140 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 28.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.53% nursery or pri school, 3.95% kindergarten, 47.28% elementary school, 28.77% high school and 14.47% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4041 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4055 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3978 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3799 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3732 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3673 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3663 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3834 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3960 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4004 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4049 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 41 | 22 | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| Elementary school | 295 | 244 | 539 |
| High school | 174 | 154 | 328 |
| College or graduate school | 38 | 127 | 165 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely city, Nevada | $36408 | $42168 | $17013 |
| White Pine County, Nevada | $36688 | $44136 | $18309 |
| Nevada, United States | $44581 | $50849 | $21989 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |