El Dorado, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
38,815
1.14% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
41.3
0.242% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
18.6%
0.54% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$49,745
7.11% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$110,900
24.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
16,232
4.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, El Dorado, AR had a population of 38.8k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $49,745. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of El Dorado, AR declined from 39,262 to 38,815, a −1.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,444 to $49,745, a 7.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.77%).

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.

98.4% 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 $110,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in El Dorado, AR was 2 cars per household.

El Dorado, AR borders Bastrop, LA, Camden, AR, Magnolia, AR, and Monroe, LA.

Population & Diversity

El Dorado, AR is home to a population of 38.8k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.75% of El Dorado, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2022, there were 1.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.4k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%
2022 Citizenship
98.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% 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 98.7%, 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. White (Non-Hispanic)
    23.4k ± 128
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 215
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.01k ± 294
4.11%
Hispanic Population
1.6k people

In 2022, there were 1.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.4k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.11% of the people in El Dorado, AR are hispanic (1.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
    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

2.75%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.07k people
2.54%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
996 people

As of 2022, 2.75% of El Dorado, AR residents (1.07k 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 2.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    657 ± 155
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    434 ± 146
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    307 ± 146

El Dorado, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of El Dorado, AR employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in El Dorado, AR are Manufacturing (2,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,724 people), and Retail Trade (2,098 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,777), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,167), and Manufacturing ($52,013).

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

16.2k
2022 Value
± 1,014
4.24%
1 Year growth
± 8.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in El Dorado, AR grew at a rate of 4.24%, from 15.6k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Dorado, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,008 people), Production Occupations (1,899 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,340 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

16.2k
2022 Value
± 1,014
4.24%
1 Year growth
± 8.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in El Dorado, AR grew at a rate of 4.24%, from 15.6k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Dorado, AR, are Manufacturing (2,997 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,724 people), and Retail Trade (2,098 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

$46,767
Median earning men ± $3,961
$29,684
Median earning women ± $2,297

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,405), Manufacturing ($61,891), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,212), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,862), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,541).

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 412
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 237
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 225
    Retail Trade

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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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in El Dorado, AR was $110,900 in 2022, which is 0.393 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $89,200 to $110,900, a 24.3% increase. The homeownership rate in El Dorado, AR is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in El Dorado, AR have an average commute time of 19.1 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 $49,745. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in El Dorado, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $85,269, followed by Saline County, AR and Grant County, AR, with respective values of $73,236 and $68,598.

Property

$110,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$5,989
$10,868
Median Property Taxes
±$739

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

72.7%
Homeownership
2022
65.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 72.7% of the housing units in El Dorado, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Dorado, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $85,269, followed by Saline County, AR and Grant County, AR, with respective values of $73,236 and $68,598.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,745
Median Household Income
± $5,298
14.9k
Number of Households
± 843

In 2022, the median household income of the 14.9k households in El Dorado, AR grew to $49,745 from the previous year's value of $46,444.

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 (85.6%)
  2. Carpooled (6.74%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.28%)

In 2022, 85.6% of workers in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.74%) and those who worked at home (5.28%).

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

19.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Dorado, AR have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.76% 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

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Dorado, AR (7.14k out of 38.3k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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

93.8% of the population of El Dorado, AR has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,471 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.18%
Uninsured
41.1%
Employer Coverage
24.7%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
1.24%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Dorado, AR declined by 16% from 7.35% to 6.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Dorado, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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