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Ellendale

North Dakota · 1,125 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 $42,619. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 434 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,125
−28%since 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8631K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ellendale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,619
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,343
+100%since 2000
from $12,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,021)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(25)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other6.4%(72)
Diversity Score23.4%(263)
Diversity Score
23
+929%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellendale, North Dakota?

Ellendale, North Dakota has about 1,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellendale, North Dakota earns about $42,619 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 $72,100, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Ellendale, North Dakota?

About 28.7% 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 8.6% 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 655 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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