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Ellendale, ND
City in Dickey County, North Dakota.
Population
1,033
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
729
ZIP codes
0
Ellendale and its ZIP codes
Ellendale at a glance
- Ellendale is about 64 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $54,643, 29% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,100 (54% below North Dakota) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Ellendale, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellendale, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,643
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
28.6
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (547), Norwegian Americans (139), Irish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickey County. PPP loans are for Ellendale.
Unemployment rate
1.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,740
2,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$95,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.2M
FY 2026, $8,439 per person
How people get to work
Ellendale, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellendale, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellendale, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Ellendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FullertonCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Frederick, SDTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MonangoCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ForbesCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring Creek Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LuddenCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Hecla, SDCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OakesCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Westport, SDTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| BerlinCity | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgeleyCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| LaMoureCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Grassland Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Leola, SDCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| KulmCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Wetonka, SDTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellendale, ND in?
- Ellendale is in Dickey County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Ellendale, ND?
- About 1,033 people live in Ellendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellendale?
- Nearby places include Fullerton (12 mi), Frederick, SD (12 mi), Monango (12 mi), Forbes (13 mi), Spring Creek Colony, SD (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023