Enderlin, North Dakota

Enderlin is a city in Ransom and Cass Counties, North Dakota, United States. The population was 881 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 860 in 2025. History Enderlin was founded on October 7, 1891. One of the oldest buildings in town, the Robert Lindemann House, was built in 1913 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Local folklore suggests the name is derived from the semi-German "End der Line" ("end of the line"), as the city was briefly the terminus of the Soo Line Railroad's main line through North Dakota. Another explanation is that the name was suggested by the wife of a Soo Line official and comes from a fictional character in a book. On June 20, 2025, during a significant tornado outbreak, an EF5 tornado caused violent damage as it passed to the east of town and killed three people. It was the deadliest tornado to occur in North Dakota since 1978, and was the first confirmed EF5 tornado to occur worldwide in 12 years after the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado. Geography Enderlin is located along the Maple River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.631 square miles (4.22 km2), all land. Climate This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Enderlin has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Demographics According to realtor website Zillow, the average price of a home as of June 30, 2026, in Enderlin was $173,226. As of the 2024 American Community Survey, there were 457 estimated households in Enderlin with an average of 2.04 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $74,625. Approximately 12.5% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line. Enderlin has an estimated 54.7% employment rate, with 14.0% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 94.2% holding a high school diploma. There were 502 housing units at an average density of 307.79 per square mile (118.8/km2). The top five reported languages (people were allowed to report up to two languages, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (97.4%), Spanish (1.2%), Indo-European (1.3%), Asian and Pacific Islander (0.0%), and Other (0.2%). The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 2020 census As of the 2020 census, there were 881 people, 374 households, and 192 families residing in the city. The population density was 540.16 inhabitants per square mile (208.6/km2). There were 431 housing units at an average density of 264.26 per square mile (102.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.96% White, 1.36% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from some other races and 4.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.31% of the population. 2010 census As of the 2010 census, there were 886 people, 386 households, and 225 families residing in the city. The population density was 615.3 inhabitants per square mile (237.6/km2). There were 454 housing units at an average density of 315.3 per square mile (121.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.23% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from some other races and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.37% of the population. There were 386 households 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 38.3% of households were one person and 19.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 48.5 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. 2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 947 people, 406 households, and 233 families residing in the city. The population density was 670.1 inhabitants per square mile (258.7/km2). There were 481 housing units at an average density of 340.4 per square mile (131.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.88% White, 0.32% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from some other races and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.32% of the population. There were 406 households 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.9% of households were one person and 20.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.96. The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median household income was $32,589 and the median family income was $41,250. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $21,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,883. About 4.7% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Economy Railway shipping remains an important part of the local economy, with the Soo Line, now a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway, continuing to operate a yard in the city. Another important part of the local economy is an ADM edible oil processing plant located just southeast of town. Notable people Kenneth O. Bjork, educator and historian T. Keith Glennan, space agency director Gaylord T. Gunhus, United States Army chaplain John Wall, North Dakota educator and politician References External links City of Enderlin – official website