State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,413.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.02%
Growth Since 2010
-0.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
El Dorado, Kansas Population 2021
12,948
El Dorado is a city located in Butler County Kansas. It is also the county seat of Butler County. With a 2020 population of 12,948, it is the 28th largest city in Kansas and the 2569th largest city in the United States . El Dorado is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,021 in 2010. El Dorado reached it's highest population of 13,228 in 2010. Spanning over 9 miles, El Dorado has a population density of 1,414 people per square mile.
The average household income in El Dorado is $57,906 with a poverty rate of 15.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $763 per month, and the median house value is $88,500. The median age in El Dorado is 36 years, 33.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
El Dorado Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Dorado was:
- White: 95.27%
- Two or more races: 2.04%
- Black or African American: 1.37%
- Native American: 1.02%
- Asian: 0.18%
- Other race: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of El Dorado, Kansas is 12,948 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,957.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,021.
El Dorado, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,374 | 95.27% |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 132 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.12% |
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El Dorado Population by Race
El Dorado Population Pyramid $2021
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El Dorado Population by Age
El Dorado Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,553 | 2.23 | 62.1 |
| Married | 2,458 | 2.97 | 76.4 |
| Non Family | 2,127 | 1.18 | 56.4 |
| Female | 697 | 2.35 | 42.5 |
| Male | 271 | 3.45 | 27.3 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
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El Dorado Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 530 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,346 | 28.23% |
| Some College | 2,181 | 26.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,035 | 12.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,257 | 15.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 797 | 9.59% |
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El Dorado Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
El Dorado Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,644 | 7,078 | 1,882 |
| Hispanic | 309 | 249 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 158 | 79 |
| Black | 82 | 66 | 52 |
| Native American | 73 | 59 | 11 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 63.41%.
El Dorado Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,869
Average Earnings
$46,069
Average Male
$29,228
Average Female
El Dorado Earnings by Educational Attainment
El Dorado Language by Age
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El Dorado Language
96.22% of El Dorado residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
El Dorado Language
El Dorado Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,569 | 1,779 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 85 | 20.48% |
| Multiple | 232 | 27 | 11.64% |
| Native | 123 | 22 | 17.89% |
| Black | 95 | 13 | 13.68% |
15.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.33%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in El Dorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Dorado is Hispanic, with 20.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Dorado is Multiple, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.92%.
El Dorado Poverty
El Dorado Poverty Rate by Education
El Dorado Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
El Dorado Married by Age and Sex
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El Dorado Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
El Dorado Marital Status by Race
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El Dorado Marital Status
El Dorado Veterans by War
El Dorado Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 879 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 5.83% |
| Other Race | 16 | 100.00% |
| Black | 14 | 7.87% |
El Dorado Veterans by Race
El Dorado Veterans by Education
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9.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
El Dorado Veterans by Education
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65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
El Dorado Employment by Age
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El Dorado Employment by Race
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El Dorado Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.67% of El Dorado residents were born in the United States, with 72.20% having been born in Kansas. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
El Dorado Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,948 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 12,951 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 12,954 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 12,957 | -42 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 12,999 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 13,021 | 19 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 13,002 | 19 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 12,983 | -28 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 13,011 | -62 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 13,073 | -97 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 13,170 | -58 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 13,228 | 1,171 | 0.93% |
| 2000 | 12,057 | 553 | 0.47% |
| 1990 | 11,504 | 994 | 0.91% |
| 1980 | 10,510 | -1,798 | -1.57% |
| 1970 | 12,308 | -215 | -0.17% |
| 1960 | 12,523 | 1,486 | 1.27% |
| 1950 | 11,037 | 992 | 0.95% |
| 1940 | 10,045 | -266 | -0.26% |
| 1930 | 10,311 | -684 | -0.64% |
| 1920 | 10,995 | 7,866 | 13.39% |
| 1910 | 3,129 | -337 | -1.02% |
| 1900 | 3,466 | 127 | 0.37% |
| 1890 | 3,339 | 0.00% |