Ellendale, North Dakota
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Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Dickey County[Geographic references#6GR6]. The population was 1,559 at the 2000 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882.
Ellendale is the home of Trinity Bible College.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 1,559 people, 603 households, and 355 families residing in the city. The population density was 418.0/km² (1,083.6/mi²). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 201.1/km² (521.3/mi²). 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
- Ellendale High School
- Trinity Bible College
Attractions
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