| Place Name | Ely |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55731 |
| County | Saint Louis County |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,471 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.55% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.73% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Duluth, MN-WI |
| US Congressional District(s) | Minnesota 8th |
| State House Districts | 03A |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.73% |
| African American | 1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.71% |