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El Dorado

Kansas · 12,870 residents · 9.576 sq mi
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El Dorado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,870
+7%since 2000
from 12,057 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024El Dorado
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,467
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,098 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,167
+31%since 2000
from $18,458 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(11,188)
Black1.3%(161)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(353)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(1,342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(10,801)
Black2.9%(375)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(694)
Asian0.6%(74)
Other4.3%(549)
Diversity Score30.8%(3,968)
Diversity Score
31
+177%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Dorado, Kansas?

El Dorado, Kansas has about 12,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Dorado, Kansas?

The typical household in El Dorado, Kansas earns about $41,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Dorado, Kansas expensive?

In El Dorado, Kansas, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in El Dorado, Kansas?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in El Dorado, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Dorado, Kansas?

About 17.8% of people in El Dorado, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Dorado, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, El Dorado, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,291 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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