Ellendale, North Dakota
City
Downtown Ellendale
Downtown Ellendale
Location of Ellendale, North Dakota
Location of Ellendale, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°00′15″N 98°31′31″W / 46.00417°N 98.52528°W / 46.00417; -98.52528
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyDickey
Founded1882
Government
 • MayorMatt Thorpe
Area
[1]
 • Total1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2)
 • Land1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,453 ft (443 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total1,125
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
1,099
 • Density793.93/sq mi (306.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58436
Area code701
FIPS code38-23220
GNIS feature ID1036021[2]
HighwaysUS 281, ND 11
Websiteellendalend.com

Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the capital city of Dickey County.[5] The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census.[3] Ellendale was founded in 1882. Ellendale is the home of Trinity Bible College, located on the former campus of the North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School and the Ellendale Opera House currently under renovation.

History

Ellendale was established as county seat of the newly formed Dickey County in 1882. That same year saw the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad into the area.[6]

Ellendale is named for the wife of S. S. Merrill.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890761—
1900750−1.4%
19101,38985.2%
19201,334−4.0%
19301,264−5.2%
19401,51720.0%
19501,75916.0%
19601,8002.3%
19701,517−15.7%
19801,96729.7%
19901,798−8.6%
20001,559−13.3%
20101,394−10.6%
20201,125−19.3%
2022 (est.)1,099[4]−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,394 people, 562 households, and 313 families living in the city. The population density was 917.1 inhabitants per square mile (354.1/km2). There were 698 housing units at an average density of 459.2 per square mile (177.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 1.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 562 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,559 people, 603 households, and 355 families living in the city. The population density was 1,083.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.4/km2). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 521.3 per square mile (201.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White, 0.13% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,850, and the median income for a family was $32,292. Males had a median income of $22,452 versus $14,861 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,668. About 17.4% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary
Tertiary

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ellendale has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Ellendale has an average annual snowfall of 35.3 inches (89.6 cm).[11]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellendale, North Dakota
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 835. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  7. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 117.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  9. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Dickey County, ND" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  11. ↑ Climate Summary for Ellendale, North Dakota
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