Ely, NV is a small city located in White Pine County. It has a population of 3,983 people and a population density of 526 people per square mile. Ely is home to many local businesses, such as the Bristlecone Motel, White Pine Resort, and the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. The city also offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Cave Lake State Park or hiking the Ruby Mountains Wilderness Area. Other organizations in Ely include the White Pine Chamber of Commerce and the Great Basin National Park Association. The area also hosts several annual sporting events, including snowmobiling competitions at Ward Mountain and street rod races at Spring Creek Raceway. With its unique attractions and activities, Ely makes for an exciting destination for visitors looking to explore all that Nevada has to offer.
The population in Ely is 3,983. There are 522 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ely is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ely is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ely
- 48.7% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 14.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ely
- 75.8% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 8.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander