El Dorado, AR

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2022 Population
17,606
1.09% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
36.4
1.11% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
22.2%
1.9% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$46,869
12% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$110,600
18.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
7,329
5.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, El Dorado, AR had a population of 17.6k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $46,869. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of El Dorado, AR declined from 17,800 to 17,606, a −1.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,831 to $46,869, a 12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in El Dorado, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR are South Arkansas Community College (704 degrees awarded in 2022) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (18 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in El Dorado, AR was $110,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in El Dorado, AR was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

El Dorado, AR is home to a population of 17.6k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.2% of El Dorado, AR residents were born outside of the country (563 people).

In 2022, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.47k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.65k White (Non-Hispanic) and 493 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2022 Citizenship
98.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of El Dorado, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in El Dorado, AR was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.47k ± 523
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.65k ± 517
  3. White (Hispanic)
    493 ± 293
4.8%
Hispanic Population
845 people

In 2022, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.47k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.65k White (Non-Hispanic) and 493 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.8% of the people in El Dorado, AR are hispanic (845 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,018 ± 6,050 people
  2. El Salvador
    15,360 ± 3,035 people
  3. India
    9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
563 people
3.21%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
572 people

As of 2022, 3.2% of El Dorado, AR residents (563 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Dorado, AR was 3.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    321 ± 129
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    278 ± 134
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    142 ± 100

El Dorado, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of El Dorado, AR employs 7.33k people. The largest industries in El Dorado, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,336 people), Manufacturing (1,203 people), and Retail Trade (1,111 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($63,611), Wholesale Trade ($52,778), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,288).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

7.33k
2022 Value
± 741
5.82%
1 Year growth
± 13.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in El Dorado, AR grew at a rate of 5.82%, from 6.93k employees to 7.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Dorado, AR, are Production Occupations (987 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (770 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (689 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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Employment by Industries

7.33k
2022 Value
± 741
5.82%
1 Year growth
± 13.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in El Dorado, AR grew at a rate of 5.82%, from 6.93k employees to 7.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Dorado, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,336 people), Manufacturing (1,203 people), and Retail Trade (1,111 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

$41,574
Median earning men ± $3,301
$28,592
Median earning women ± $3,706

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,893), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,229), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($43,220), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,038), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,636).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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.

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.

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US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in El Dorado, AR awarded 722 degrees. The student population of El Dorado, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 370 male students and 819 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Dorado, AR are White (415 and 58.9%), followed by Black or African American (196 and 27.8%), Hispanic or Latino (45 and 6.39%), and Unknown (18 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR by number of degrees awarded are South Arkansas Community College (704 and 97.5%) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (18 and 2.49%).

The most popular majors in El Dorado, AR are Welding Technology (129 and 17.9%), General Health Services (94 and 13%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (74 and 10.2%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,189 students enrolled in El Dorado, AR, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 627 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, 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. 704 degrees awarded
  2. 18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Arkansas Community College with 704 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 302 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Dorado, AR, which is 0.719 times less than the 420 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 415 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 196 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($996) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,646) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Dorado, AR was $110,600 in 2022, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $93,500 to $110,600, a 18.3% increase. The homeownership rate in El Dorado, AR is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in El Dorado, AR have an average commute time of 15.8 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.

Median household income in El Dorado, AR is $46,869. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in El Dorado, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,065, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $53,571 and $51,367.

Property

$110,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,008
$3,755
Median Property Taxes
±$421

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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

57.1%
Homeownership
2022
65.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 57.1% of the housing units in El Dorado, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9508
  2. Census Tract 9506
  3. Census Tract 9507

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Dorado, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,065, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $53,571 and $51,367.

The following map shows all of the places in El Dorado, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$46,869
Median Household Income
± $6,121
6.57k
Number of Households
± 616

In 2022, the median household income of the 6.57k households in El Dorado, AR grew to $46,869 from the previous year's value of $41,831.

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.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (84.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.36%)
  3. Carpooled (4.73%)

In 2022, 84.5% of workers in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (4.73%).

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Commute Time

15.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Dorado, AR have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.166% 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 & Diversity

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Dorado, AR (3.84k out of 17.3k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

92.2% of the population of El Dorado, AR has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see 1529 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (1547 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2255 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 556 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,529 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, AR

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see an average of 1,529 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (1,547 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.85%
Uninsured
39.3%
Employer Coverage
27.7%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.73%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Dorado, AR declined by 15.9% from 9.33% to 7.85%.

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