Ellendale is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Ellendale has a 2024 population of 557. Ellendale is currently growing at a rate of 2.96% annually and its population has increased by 12.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 493 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellendale is $69,475 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in Ellendale is 17.4 years: 9.7 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellendale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 40.07% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 27.09% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 25.29% |
| Other race | 44 | 7.22% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 169 | 3.6 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Married | 72 | 4.82 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 56 | 3.2 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 30 | 1.13 | 96.7 | 3.3 |
| Male | 11 | 4.45 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.6
Average Household Size
82.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 15.41% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 10.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.43% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 7.89% |
| Some College | 50 | 17.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 112 | 17 |
| Black | 84 | 63 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 24 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| Other Race | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,167 | $0 | $78,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $42,273 | $22,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $51,250 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $41,111 | $46,250 | $31,458 |
| Some College | $41,625 | $62,857 | $40,125 |
$41,111
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$31,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.52% of Ellendale residents speak only English, while 14.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 154 | 42 | 27.27% |
| White | 215 | 29 | 13.49% |
| Multiple | 165 | 15 | 9.09% |
| Other | 44 | 4 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 4 | 1.8% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.06%
Male Poverty Rate
28.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellendale is Black, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellendale is Hispanic, with 1.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Some College | 1.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 19.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,688 | $66,499 |
| Households | $64,886 | $69,475 |
| Married Families | $86,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $68,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 19.54% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 18.18% |
| Black | 9 | 10.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.01%
Born in Ellendale
95.07%
Native Born
4.93%
Foreign Born
4.6%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
95.07% of Ellendale residents were born in the United States, with 77.01% having been born in Delaware. 4.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 637 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 2028 | 621 | 16 | 2.64% |
| 2027 | 605 | 16 | 2.72% |
| 2026 | 589 | 16 | 2.79% |
| 2025 | 573 | 16 | 2.87% |
| 2024 | 557 | 16 | 2.96% |
| 2023 | 541 | 13 | 2.46% |
| 2022 | 528 | 17 | 3.33% |
| 2021 | 511 | 18 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 493 | 57 | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 436 | 8 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 428 | 9 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 419 | 9 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 410 | 10 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 400 | 7 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 393 | 8 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 385 | 6 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 379 | 3 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 376 | 6 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 370 | 0 | 0% |