Eldorado is a city located in Saline County Illinois. Eldorado has a 2024 population of 3,564. Eldorado is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,735 in 2020.
The average household income in Eldorado is $78,528 with a poverty rate of 20.94%. The median age in Eldorado is 45.8 years: 42.1 years for males, and 53.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eldorado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,519 | 93.54% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 70 | 1.86% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,745 | 2.08 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Non Family | 823 | 1.08 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 644 | 2.94 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 174 | 2.63 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Male | 104 | 3.83 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 6.48% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 10.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 287 | 10.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 993 | 35.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 5% |
| Some College | 720 | 25.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,583 | 2,304 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 52 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 66 | 40 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,160 | $0 | $60,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| High School Graduate | $33,854 | $34,583 | $32,039 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,203 | $45,610 | $30,995 |
| Some College | $33,815 | $46,337 | $21,313 |
$35,203
Average Earnings
$45,610
Average Male
$30,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.2% of Eldorado residents speak only English, while 1.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,402 | 692 | 20.34% |
| Asian | 70 | 28 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 20 | 15.87% |
| Other | 41 | 15 | 36.59% |
| Multiple | 116 | 14 | 12.07% |
20.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.43%
Male Poverty Rate
25.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eldorado is Asian, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eldorado is Multiple, with 12.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.71% |
| Some College | 10.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.71% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,451 | $110,140 |
| Households | $39,766 | $78,528 |
| Married Families | $59,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,101 | $36,552 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 6.55% |
| Other Race | 15 | 36.59% |
| Native American | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.12%
Born in Eldorado
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
97.55% of Eldorado residents were born in the United States, with 72.12% having been born in Illinois. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,351 | -42 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 3,393 | -43 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 3,436 | -43 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 3,479 | -42 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 3,521 | -43 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 3,564 | -43 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 3,607 | -28 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,635 | -41 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 3,676 | -59 | -1.58% |
| 2020 | 3,735 | -162 | -4.16% |
| 2019 | 3,897 | -39 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 3,936 | -34 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 3,970 | -42 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 4,012 | -46 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 4,058 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,059 | -51 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 4,110 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 4,129 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4,129 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,534 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 1990 | 4,536 | -662 | -12.74% |
| 1980 | 5,198 | 1,322 | 34.11% |
| 1970 | 3,876 | 303 | 8.48% |
| 1960 | 3,573 | -927 | -20.6% |
| 1950 | 4,500 | -391 | -7.99% |
| 1940 | 4,891 | 409 | 9.13% |
| 1930 | 4,482 | -522 | -10.43% |
| 1920 | 5,004 | 1,638 | 48.66% |
| 1910 | 3,366 | 15 | 0.45% |