Ellendale, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ellendale, North Dakota
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Downtown Ellendale
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Location of Ellendale, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,125 |
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1,099 |
| • Density | 793.93/sq mi (306.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58436
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-23220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036021 |
| Highways | US 281, ND 11 |
Ellendale is a city located in Dickey County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Dickey County. In 2020, about 1,125 people lived there. Ellendale was started in 1882. It is home to Trinity Bible College and the historic Ellendale Opera House, which is being fixed up.
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Discovering Ellendale's Past
Ellendale became the main town for the new Dickey County in 1882. This was also the year the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad arrived. The city was named after the wife of S. S. Merrill.
Ellendale's Location and Size
Ellendale is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 3.67 square kilometers (1.42 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Ellendale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 761 | — | |
| 1900 | 750 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,389 | 85.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,334 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,264 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,517 | 20.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,759 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,800 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,517 | −15.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,967 | 29.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,798 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,559 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,394 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,125 | −19.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,099 | −21.2% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,394 people living in Ellendale. These people lived in 562 households. The city had about 917 people per square mile. Most residents (94.5%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Ellendale was 37.3 years old. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 20.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Learning and Education in Ellendale
Local Schools
- Ellendale School District (This includes Ellendale High School)
Higher Education
- Trinity Bible College
Ellendale's Weather and Climate
Ellendale has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. On average, Ellendale gets about 35.3 inches (89.6 cm) of snow each year.
Famous People from Ellendale
- LeRoy H. Anderson – A politician from Montana.
- Charles Halsted – A politician from Minnesota.
- Phil Hansen – A professional football player in the NFL.
- Scot Kelsh – A politician from North Dakota.
- Debra Mooney – An actress.
- Pete Retzlaff – A professional football player in the NFL.
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Location of Ellendale, North Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Ellendale (Dakota del Norte) para niños
