Ellendale, Delaware
Quick Statistics
Ellendale is a community in Sussex County, Delaware, home to about 760 people spread across 0.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,607 a year, and a typical home is worth about $269,500. About 19.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 99 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Delaware towns GeoStat tracks, Ellendale ranks number 58 of 79 in population, number 58 in median household income, number 54 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Ellendale typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 13 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Milton, DE | 6.6 mi. | 3,567 |
| 2. | Milford, DE | 6.9 mi. | 12,803 |
| 3. | Houston, DE | 8.5 mi. | 456 |
| 4. | Georgetown, DE | 8.6 mi. | 7,660 |
| 5. | Greenwood, DE | 8.9 mi. | 1,564 |
| 6. | Farmington, DE | 9.3 mi. | 201 |
| 7. | Slaughter Beach, DE | 9.6 mi. | 408 |
| 8. | Harrington, DE | 11.2 mi. | 3,838 |
What is the population of Ellendale, Delaware?
Ellendale has a population of about 760 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Ellendale, Delaware in?
Ellendale is located in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the median home value in Ellendale, Delaware?
The median home value in Ellendale is about $269,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Ellendale, Delaware?
The median personal income in Ellendale is about $36,607 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Ellendale, Delaware?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Sussex County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Ellendale, Delaware?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 13 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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