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Eldorado

Texas · 1,574 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 $36,577. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 377 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,000. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,574
−19%since 2000
from 1,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eldorado
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,577
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,653
+51%since 2000
from $12,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(480)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino66.5%(1,047)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score57.3%(902)
Diversity Score
57
−11%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado, Texas?

Eldorado, Texas has about 1,574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldorado, Texas?

The typical household in Eldorado, Texas earns about $36,577 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Eldorado, Texas?

About 13.0% 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 21.0% 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 426 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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