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Ellendale

North Dakota · 1,394 residents · 1.417 sq mi
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Ellendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $46,200. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,394
−11%since 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8631K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ellendale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,850 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,737
+40%since 2000
from $12,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,517)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,313)
Black1.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score9.6%(133)
Diversity Score
10
+321%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellendale, North Dakota?

Ellendale, North Dakota has about 1,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellendale, North Dakota?

The typical household in Ellendale, North Dakota earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellendale, North Dakota expensive?

In Ellendale, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,200, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Ellendale, North Dakota?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ellendale, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellendale, North Dakota?

About 19.9% of people in Ellendale, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellendale, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellendale, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 386 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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