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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eldorado

Texas · 1,951 residents · 1.393 sq mi
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Eldorado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,682. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,100. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,951
−2%since 1990
from 2,000 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,401 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,436 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+13%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eldorado
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,682
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,390 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,994
+51%since 1990
from $8,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.2
−20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,206)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino44%(879)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score82.6%(1,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(851)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(1,052)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score64%(1,249)
64
−22%since 1990
from 83 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+7%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Eldorado, Texas?

Eldorado, Texas has about 1,951 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eldorado, Texas?

The typical household in Eldorado, Texas earns about $27,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldorado, Texas expensive?

In Eldorado, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,100, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Eldorado, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eldorado, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldorado, Texas?

About 26.1% of people in Eldorado, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eldorado, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eldorado, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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