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Eldorado

Illinois · 3,743 residents · 2.503 sq mi
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Eldorado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,528. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 791 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,700. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,743
−17%since 2000
from 4,534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,495 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−2%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Eldorado
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,528
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,625
+67%since 2000
from $12,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,416)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,468)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(86)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other2.6%(98)
Diversity Score13.9%(520)
Diversity Score
14
+256%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado, Illinois?

Eldorado, Illinois has about 3,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldorado, Illinois?

The typical household in Eldorado, Illinois earns about $37,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldorado, Illinois expensive?

In Eldorado, Illinois, the median home is worth about $44,700, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Eldorado, Illinois?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eldorado, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldorado, Illinois?

About 28.0% of people in Eldorado, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldorado, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldorado, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 793 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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