El Dorado, Arkansas
El Dorado: City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
About
El Dorado is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,884. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,402 inhabitants.
The city was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about El Dorado
| Population : | 17,402 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.05% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.95% |
| Altitude : | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Capital city : | El Dorado is capital of Union County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:45:29 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 71730 |
| Population growth : | -8.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
El Dorado is located at 33°12'27"N 92°39'59"W (33.2076300, -92.6662700).
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Official website of El Dorado
Demographics
According to census records, the population of El Dorado decreased by 8.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,884 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,734 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,444 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,369 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,192 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,212 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,158 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,007 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,899 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,651 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,402 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,682 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,639 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,054 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 41,639 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 64.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 33.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,238 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 20,134 |
El Dorado zip code is 71730.
County name: Union, County
fips: 05139
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 20,134 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $998 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $674 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 14 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,726 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,405 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 213,731 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,719,215 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 511,069 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,506 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,663 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,193 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,064 |
| 2019 total employment : | 16,180 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 887,685 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,832 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,745 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,803 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 657 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,932 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 393 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,059 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 40.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,039.21 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $121,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,258 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $516 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,198 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,108 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,160 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 43,098 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,792 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,179 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,121 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 304 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,612.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.08 |
People born in El Dorado (47)
People born in El Dorado, including racing driver Rob Schroeder, Sports executive Lamar Hunt, musician David Frizzell, .
List
- Albert H. Crews (American astronaut and test pilot) he was born in 23/03/1929
- Goose Tatum (African American professional basketball and baseball player; Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 31/05/1921
- Beryl Anthony, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1938
- Charles Portis (American writer) he was born in 28/12/1933
- Donald Garrett (American musician and clarinetist) he was born in 28/02/1932
- Shara Nova (American musician) she was born in 22/04/1974
- Drew Sutton (American baseball player) he was born in 30/06/1983
- Lou Brock (American baseball player) he was born in 18/06/1939
- S. F. Brownrigg (American film director and producer) he was born in 30/09/1937
- Adam Setliff (athletics competitor) he was born in 15/12/1969
- Al Miller (American football coach) he was born in 28/08/1947
- Donna Axum (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 03/01/1942
- Chubby Grigg (American football player (1926-1983)) he was born in 10/01/1926
- George W. Shannon (American journalist) he was born in 20/02/1914
- Glen Ray Hines (American football player (1943-2019)) he was born in 26/10/1943
- Hogan Gidley (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1976
- J. R. Williamson (American football player) he was born in 09/10/1941
- James Brown (American prelate of the Episcopal Church) he was born in 26/09/1932
Schools in El Dorado
College & universities near El Dorado, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107974 | South Arkansas Community College | El Dorado (AR) | 71731-7010 |
| 107655 | Professional Cosmetology Education Center | El Dorado (AR) | 71730-4009 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near El Dorado, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near El Dorado
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown El Dorad Post Office | El Dorado (AR) | 71730 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- El Dorado , Kansas city in and county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States with a population of 804 people.
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smackover | 1,665 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Norphlet | 772 | Township in Union County, Arkansas |
| Huttig | 526 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Junction City | 523 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Strong | 499 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Calion | 440 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Felsenthal | 139 | City in Union County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Victoria | 32 | Town in Mississippi County, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
El Dorado distances to largest Arkansas cities
