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Ellendale, DE

Founded 1866Sussex CountyElev. 15 m
Population
675
Median home
$223,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Ellendale

With about 675 residents, Ellendale is one of Delaware's notable places. Ellendale was founded in 1866 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 15.6 and the median household income is $66,875. Homes carry a median value of $223,700, and about 81% of residents own where they live. Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
675
Median age
15.6
Median household income
$66,875
Per-capita income
$19,023
Poverty rate
16.3%
High-school grad or higher
76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
Unemployment
0%
Avg. commute
25.8 min
Work from home
8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White36.3%
Hispanic or Latino38.8%
Black19.3%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office28.1%
Service24.6%
Management, business, science & arts16.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$223,700
Median gross rent
$1,272/mo
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Median year built
2002
Households
172
Avg. household size
3.92

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Ellendale.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% below national
Ellendale367
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Ellendale1,468
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 50% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ellendale Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ellendale.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ellendale is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ellendale was founded in 1866 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~15 m.

Map of Ellendale
Ellendale, DE
Where Ellendale is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Teddy's TavernEllendale State Forest Picnic Facility
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Nearby cities
Milford (7 mi)Milton (7 mi)Georgetown (9 mi)Greenwood (9 mi)Houston (9 mi)Harrington (11 mi)

Common questions

Ellendale — frequently asked

What is the population of Ellendale, Delaware?
Ellendale has a population of about 675, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ellendale?
The median home value in Ellendale is $223,700, and the median gross rent is $1,272/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ellendale safe? What is the crime rate?
Ellendale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 367 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ellendale face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ellendale?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Ellendale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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