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Ely city, MN

ZIP 55731 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 55731

55731 has a population of 5,292 with a median age of 59.8 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
8.3%-62% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.7%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
35.9%+120% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.3%-43% vs US avg
x
High school
18.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
40.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.5%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.4%-83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
89.2%+1438% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 55731

Poverty Rate
12.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.4%-83% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.6%-30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
89.2%+1438% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,292
Median age59.8
Poverty rate12.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.4%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born45.8%