City · North Dakota
Ellendale, North Dakota
Ellendale, city, in Dickey County, North Dakota. Ellendale had 1,129 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,125 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,033 (±114). GEOID 3823220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,129
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,033 ±114
Median household income
$54,643
±$12,444 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$116,100
±$24,628 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$757
±$157 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Ellendale and what county is it in?
Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 794 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ellendale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,129 people lived in Ellendale on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020 Census counted 1,125 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,033 (±114).
| Measure | Ellendale | Dickey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,033 ±114 | 4,935 | −178 |
| Households | 360 ±56 | 1,962 | −158 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.25 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 510 ±63 | 2,394 | −175 |
Ellendale's population since 2000
From 1,559 in 2000 to 1,129 in 2025: down 27.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ellendale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ellendale?
The median resident of Ellendale is 28.6 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%.
| Measure | Ellendale | Dickey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 ±5.0 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±4.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±4.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±5.7 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.5% ±6.2 pts | 89.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±3.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 9.8% ±3.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5% ±9.2 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.8% ±7.7 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 14.3% ±5.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ellendale earn?
Half of Ellendale's 360 households earn less than $54,643 a year (±$12,444), against $68,654 in Dickey County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $54,997 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ellendale | Dickey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,643 ±$12,444 | $68,654 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,230 ±$11,129 | $100,355 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,173 ±$3,680 | $40,579 | −$7,165 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±7.6 pts | 11.8% | +9.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0% ±17.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8% ±7.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% ±5.9 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±8.4 pts | 87.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ellendale?
Owners occupy 65.6% of Ellendale's occupied homes and renters 34.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 by its owner (±$24,628). The median renter pays $757 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ellendale | Dickey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,100 ±$24,628 | $162,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $757 ±$157 | $840 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±17.3 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,077 ±$118 | $1,379 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.6% ±9.1 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.4% ±9.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 510 ±63 | 2,394 | −175 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±5.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 28.0% ±16.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8% ±7.6 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.2% ±7.9 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ellendale building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Ellendale in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 16.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across North Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ellendale work and get to work?
66.3% of Ellendale's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 12.9 minutes.
| Measure | Ellendale | Dickey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.8% ±7.1 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±5.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3% ±9.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±5.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 14.2% ±7.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±5.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.9 min ±3.1 | 15.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ellendale?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ellendale (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9734Dickey County | 1,316 | $68,214 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ellendale) · Census block assignment files
How does Ellendale compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ellendale is the 9,804th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Ellendale ranks 56th of 64 places in North Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 43rd | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 67 |
| Median household income | 56th | 64 |
| Per capita income | 62nd | 67 |
| Median home value | 55th | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 56 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th | 65 |
| Median age | 56th | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd | 64 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 67 |
Ellendale's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare Ellendale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ellendale?
17 of the 57 figures for Ellendale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ellendale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ellendale.