Cedar Rapids Today

21.3 percent of Ely residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Ely population reached 1,576.

Out of 1,241 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	335	21.3
Employed	1,241	78.7
Employed in civilian labor force	1,241	78.7
Employed in armed forces	0	0