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Ellendale, ND

Founded 1882Dickey CountyElev. 443 m
Population
946
Median home
$115,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Ellendale

With about 946 residents, Ellendale is one of North Dakota's notable places. Ellendale was founded in 1882 and sits in Dickey County. The median age is 36.6 and the median household income is $40,000. Homes carry a median value of $115,900, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.4%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
946
Median age
36.6
Median household income
$40,000
Per-capita income
$25,233
Poverty rate
13.4%
High-school grad or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
12.1 min
Work from home
4.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian3.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.4%
Sales & office21.5%
Service18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$115,900
Median gross rent
$786/mo
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Median year built
1960
Households
394
Avg. household size
2.11

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Ellendale has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading50%
Math70%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ELLENDALE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ELLENDALE HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 7–12
ELLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
ELLENDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Ellendale92
North Dakota283
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime53% below national
Ellendale917
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 87% higher 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

Very Low
Top hazards · Dickey County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
DroughtVery Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Ellendale was founded in 1882 and sits in Dickey County. Elevation ~443 m.

Map of Ellendale
Ellendale, ND
Where Ellendale is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonEllendale
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dickey County CourthouseEllendale Opera House Block
Notable people from Ellendale
LeRoy H. AndersonPete RetzlaffPhil HansenScot Kelsh
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Nearby cities
Oakes (23 mi)Lisbon (50 mi)Jamestown (63 mi)Valley (68 mi)Casselton (88 mi)Wahpeton (93 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Ellendale, ND (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ellendale, North Dakota.

Thomas Christian Anderson, 37
Ellendale · Dickey County · 58436

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ellendale — frequently asked

What is the population of Ellendale, North Dakota?
Ellendale has a population of about 946, 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 $115,900, and the median gross rent is $786/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ellendale safe? What is the crime rate?
Ellendale Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 92 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 Dickey County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, winter weather.
How many schools are in Ellendale?
Ellendale has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ellendale?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Ellendale. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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