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Ely, MN vs Cannon Falls, MN

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- Cannon Falls is 0% more densely populated than Ely.
- People are 41.6% more likely to be married in Cannon Falls.
- The Median Age is 12.2 years younger in Cannon Falls.
 Ely, MNCannon Falls, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,198329,725,481
 Female Population48.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 20103,449  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,795285,036,114
 Population - 19903,968  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-16.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock940.893.4
 Land Area2.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ely, MNCannon Falls, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2011.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6412.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ely, MNCannon Falls, MNUnited States
 White93.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.2%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ely, MNCannon Falls, MNUnited States
 Married Population36.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.1%50.2%
 Never Married41.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households1,636  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,04980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households995  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ely    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Lots of local talent. For a small city, Ely has a very educated population that brings a variety of talents to local arts and  More

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Reviews for Cannon Falls    2 Reviews

I have lived here almost 30 years and loved it. Friendly, but not intrusive people and neighbors. A variety of churches equals a melting pot of many different peoples,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Unless your in the top 12% income level this may not be the right choice. We are a bedroom community that has little to no real economy. Taxes are thru the ceiling  More

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