El Dorado, AR

Census Place

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2024 Population
17,115
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
36.6
1.67% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
23.3%
2.24% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$49,244
9.05% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$124,100
9.73% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
6,964
2.93% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in El Dorado, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in El Dorado, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR are South Arkansas College (754 degrees awarded in 2023) and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (14 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in El Dorado, AR was $124,100, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

Most people in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in El Dorado, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

El Dorado, AR is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.79% of El Dorado, AR residents were born outside of the country (648 people).

In 2024, there were 1.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.34k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.91k White (Non-Hispanic) and 491 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%
2024 Citizenship
97.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of El Dorado, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in El Dorado, AR was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.34k ± 507
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.91k ± 460
  3. White (Hispanic)
    491 ± 388
5.46%
Hispanic Population
934 people

In 2024, there were 1.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.34k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.91k White (Non-Hispanic) and 491 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.46% of the people in El Dorado, AR are hispanic (934 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in El Dorado, AR as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    66,711 ± 6,271 people
  2. El Salvador
    16,390 ± 3,135 people
  3. India
    10,242 ± 2,480 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,711 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,390 and India with 10,242.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.79%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
648 people
3.89%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
676 people

As of 2024, 3.79% of El Dorado, AR residents (648 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Dorado, AR was 3.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    265 ± 138
  2. Vietnam
    253 ± 103
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    127 ± 96

El Dorado, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of El Dorado, AR employs 6.96k people. In 2024, the largest industries in El Dorado, AR were Manufacturing (1,268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,039 people), and Retail Trade (902 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($95,288), Transportation & Warehousing ($94,231), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($64,219).

Employment

Occupations

6.96k
2024 Value
± 725
−2.93%
1 Year decline
± 14.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Dorado, AR declined at a rate of −2.93%, from 7.17k employees to 6.96k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Dorado, AR, are Production Occupations (1,107 people), Sales & Related Occupations (818 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (663 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Dorado, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.96k
2024 Value
± 725
−2.93%
1 Year decline
± 14.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Dorado, AR declined at a rate of −2.93%, from 7.17k employees to 6.96k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Dorado, AR, are Manufacturing (1,268 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,039 people), and Retail Trade (902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Dorado, AR, though some of these residents may live in El Dorado, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,243
Median earning men ± $3,382
$28,132
Median earning women ± $3,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,211), Retail Trade ($70,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,769), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,163).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for El Dorado, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in El Dorado, AR awarded 768 degrees. The student population of El Dorado, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 392 male students and 832 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Dorado, AR are White (426 and 55.8%), Black or African American (255 and 33.4%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 5.24%), and Two or More Races (17 and 2.23%).

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR by number of degrees awarded are South Arkansas College (754 and 98.2%) and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology (14 and 1.82%).

The most popular majors in El Dorado, AR are Welding Technology (142 and 18.5%), General Health Services (94 and 12.2%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (86 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,224 students enrolled in El Dorado, AR, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 648 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Health Services
    94 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    49 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in El Dorado, AR was General Health Services with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in El Dorado, AR according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. South Arkansas College
    754 degrees awarded
  2. University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
    14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Arkansas College with 754 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Dorado, AR, which is 0.833 times less than the 419 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 426 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 255 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,472) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,068) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,635) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Dorado, AR was $124,100 in 2024, which is 0.373 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,100 to $124,100, a 9.73% increase. The homeownership rate in El Dorado, AR is 57.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in El Dorado, AR have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Dorado, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$124,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$10,729
$3,754
Median Property Taxes
±$430

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Dorado, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in El Dorado, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

57.2%
Homeownership
2024
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 57.2% of the housing units in El Dorado, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,244
Median Household Income
± $6,926
6.56k
Number of Households
± 675

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.56k households in El Dorado, AR grew to $49,244 from the previous year's value of $45,159.

The following chart displays the households in El Dorado, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for El Dorado, AR is from Arkansas.
0.448
2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2023, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.73% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (81%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.37%)

In 2024, 81% of workers in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Dorado, AR have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.583% of the workforce in El Dorado, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in El Dorado, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Dorado, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Dorado, AR (3.9k out of 16.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Dorado, AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.5% of the population of El Dorado, AR has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 33.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

7.53%
Uninsured
35.4%
Employer Coverage
33.4%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
10.3%
Non-Group
1.12%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Dorado, AR grew by 1.9% from 7.39% to 7.53%.

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