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Eldorado

Texas · 1,951 residents · 1.393 sq mi
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Eldorado has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,951
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eldorado
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,934
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,977
+54%since 2000
from $12,994 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(851)
Black1.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(1,052)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(1,249)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37%(722)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(1,195)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,213)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado, Texas?

Eldorado, Texas has about 1,951 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldorado, Texas?

The typical household in Eldorado, Texas earns about $54,934 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 $59,600, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Eldorado, Texas?

About 15.5% 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 15.6% 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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