Ellendale Town, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 327 people, 113 households, and 82 families living in the town. The population density was 1289.5 people per square mile (497.88/kmē), it is 36th most densely populated town in Delaware. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 512 per square mile (197.68/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.83 persons, and the average family size was 3.33 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males was 34.3 years, for females the median age was 39 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 181 White, 124 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 15 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $37083, it is the 24th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Delaware. The median income for a family in the town was $42841, it is Delaware's 48th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14831, it is 13th poorest town by per capita income in Delaware. The median income was $17500, Median income for males is $18889, compared with $15417 for females.
In 2000, 68 pupils and students, of which 35 are male and 33 are female, 20.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 3 kindergarten, 30 elementary school, 23 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 327 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 328 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 330 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 337 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 339 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 342 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 344 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 348 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 354 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| High school | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale town, Delaware | $37083 | $42841 | $14831 |
| Sussex County, Delaware | $39208 | $45203 | $20328 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |