Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in East Ely
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 9 |
East Ely Facts
| Area | 365.9 mi² |
| Population | 5,685 |
| Male Population | 2,895 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,790 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +865.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.5% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 39.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.25494, -114.86918 |
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East Ely Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 589 | 2,068 | 4,922 | 5,544 | 5,685 |
| Population Density | 1.6 / mi² | 5.7 / mi² | 13.5 / mi² | 15.2 / mi² | 15.5 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
East Ely Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ely | +841.3% | +168.1% | +12.6% |
| Nevada | +240.2% | +114.5% | +55.2% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
East Ely Median Age
Median Age: 39.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ely | 39.9 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Nevada | 36.3 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 35.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
East Ely Population Density
Population Density: 15.5 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ely | 5,685 | 365.9 sq mi | 15.5 / mi² |
| Nevada | 3.1 million | 110,572 sq mi | 28.2 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
East Ely Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
East Ely CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ely | 106,040 tn | 18.65 tn | 289.8 tons/mi² |
| Nevada | 55,621,450 tn | 17.84 tn | 503 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
East Ely CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 106,040 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 289.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/19 | 3:50 AM | 3 | 71.9 km | 0 m | 42km NNW of Currant, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/17 | 9:19 AM | 3 | 93.3 km | 400 m | 35km S of Eureka, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/17 | 11:01 AM | 3.1 | 13.3 km | 0 m | 11km WNW of Ely, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 3/8/17 | 6:46 PM | 3.1 | 12.9 km | 5,700 m | 11km WNW of Ely, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/16 | 1:08 PM | 3.2 | 51 km | 1,500 m | 47km ESE of Eureka, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/16 | 7:19 AM | 4 | 90.2 km | 0 m | 13km NE of Eureka, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/16 | 6:20 AM | 3.4 | 82.2 km | 11,700 m | 19km ENE of Eureka, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/15 | 2:03 PM | 3.4 | 71.5 km | 0 m | 41km NNW of Currant, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/15 | 4:19 PM | 3.2 | 74.8 km | 0 m | 42km NNW of Currant, Nevada | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/15 | 11:56 AM | 3.7 | 72.1 km | 0 m | 42km NNW of Currant, Nevada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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