El Dorado, AR

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2021 Population
17,800
0.146% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36
0.279% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
22.6%
11.4% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$41,831
3.64% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$93,500
1.52% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
6,926
2.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, El Dorado, AR had a population of 17.8k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $41,831. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of El Dorado, AR declined from 17,826 to 17,800, a −0.146% decrease and its median household income declined from $43,409 to $41,831, a −3.64% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (44.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%).

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.

98.1% of the residents in El Dorado, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR are South Arkansas Community College (772 degrees awarded in 2021) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in El Dorado, AR was $93,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.2%.

Most people in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in El Dorado, AR was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

El Dorado, AR is home to a population of 17.8k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.21% of El Dorado, AR residents were born outside of the country (572 people).

In 2021, there were 1.07 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.4k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.88k White (Non-Hispanic) and 725 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.1%
2021 Citizenship
97.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of El Dorado, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in El Dorado, AR was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Dorado, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.4k ± 582
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.88k ± 554
  3. White (Hispanic)
    725 ± 297
5.47%
Hispanic Population
973 people

In 2021, there were 1.07 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.4k people) in El Dorado, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.88k White (Non-Hispanic) and 725 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.47% of the people in El Dorado, AR are hispanic (973 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
    62,153 ± 6,057 people
  2. El Salvador
    16,156 ± 3,112 people
  3. India
    9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.21%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
572 people
3.28%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
584 people

As of 2021, 3.21% of El Dorado, AR residents (572 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Dorado, AR was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    341 ± 168
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    127 ± 71
  3. Korea
    100 ± 63

El Dorado, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of El Dorado, AR employs 6.93k people. The largest industries in El Dorado, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,294 people), Retail Trade (1,140 people), and Manufacturing (1,051 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($58,199), Wholesale Trade ($51,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,000).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

6.93k
2021 Value
± 701
−2.48%
1 Year decline
± 14.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in El Dorado, AR declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 7.1k employees to 6.93k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Dorado, AR, are Production Occupations (761 people), Sales & Related Occupations (684 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (634 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

6.93k
2021 Value
± 701
−2.48%
1 Year decline
± 14.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in El Dorado, AR declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 7.1k employees to 6.93k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Dorado, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,294 people), Retail Trade (1,140 people), and Manufacturing (1,051 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

$37,426
Median earning men ± $6,548
$27,708
Median earning women ± $4,368

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($72,644), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,602), and Wholesale Trade ($52,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($38,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,310), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,083).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $14.8B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $9.99B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B
2020 Value in Arkansas
$271B
Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas
90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $11.3B
  2. $7.08B
  3. $5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

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

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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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In 2021, universities in El Dorado, AR awarded 788 degrees. The student population of El Dorado, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 377 male students and 792 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in El Dorado, AR are White (459 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (198 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 12%), and Two or More Races (22 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in El Dorado, AR by number of degrees awarded are South Arkansas Community College (772 and 98%) and Professional Cosmetology Education Center (16 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in El Dorado, AR are Welding Technology (154 and 19.5%), General Health Services (101 and 12.8%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (82 and 10.4%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,169 students enrolled in El Dorado, AR, 32.2% men and 67.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 626 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 101 degree-majors awarded
  2. 49 degree-majors awarded
  3. 36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in El Dorado, AR was General Health Services with 101 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. 772 degrees awarded
  2. 16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Arkansas Community College with 772 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 309 men were awarded degrees from institutions in El Dorado, AR, which is 0.645 times less than the 479 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 459 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 198 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 2021.

Public, 2-year ($684) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in El Dorado, AR was $93,500 in 2021, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $92,100 to $93,500, a 1.52% increase. The homeownership rate in El Dorado, AR is 59.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in El Dorado, AR have an average commute time of 16.5 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 $41,831. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in El Dorado, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,750, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $54,234 and $45,206.

Property

$93,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,224
$3,893
Median Property Taxes
±$467

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

59.2%
Homeownership
2021
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.2% of the housing units in El Dorado, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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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 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in El Dorado, AR was Census Tract 9508 with a value of $58,750, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9507, with respective values of $54,234 and $45,206.

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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$41,831
Median Household Income
± $7,072
6.58k
Number of Households
± 621

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.58k households in El Dorado, AR declined from $41,831 from the previous year's value of $43,409.

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.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (85.6%)
  2. Carpooled (6.41%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.96%)

In 2021, 85.6% of workers in El Dorado, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.41%) and those who worked at home (4.96%).

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

16.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in El Dorado, AR have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.431% 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

22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Dorado, AR (3.98k out of 17.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

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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90.7% of the population of El Dorado, AR has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see 1547 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.05% decrease from the previous year (1701 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2248 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,547 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, AR

Primary care physicians in Union County, AR see an average of 1,547 patients per year. This represents a 9.05% decrease from the previous year (1,701 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.33%
Uninsured
37.3%
Employer Coverage
27.7%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.61%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Dorado, AR grew by 2.34% from 9.12% to 9.33%.

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