El Dorado is a city located in Butler County Kansas. El Dorado has a 2024 population of 12,940. It is also the county seat of Butler County. El Dorado is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,854 in 2020.
The average household income in El Dorado is $65,930 with a poverty rate of 15.04%. The median age in El Dorado is 34.3 years: 33.5 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Dorado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,408 | 88.56% |
| Two or more races | 763 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 195 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 1.45% |
| Other race | 180 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 149 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,350 | 2.26 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 2,464 | 2.91 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 2,050 | 1.16 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 589 | 3.06 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 247 | 3.1 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 314 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 928 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,511 | 18.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 8.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,481 | 31.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 1.04% |
| Some College | 2,006 | 25.13% |
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 | 7,096 | 6,814 | 1,931 |
| 2+ Races | 441 | 391 | 192 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 180 | 34 |
| Black | 110 | 100 | 0 |
| Asian | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Other Race | 70 | 21 | 21 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 43.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,615 | $57,902 | $50,731 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,316 | $51,181 | $52,981 |
| High School Graduate | $32,884 | $44,109 | $25,199 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,942 |
| Overall | $46,395 | $52,484 | $40,104 |
| Some College | $45,267 | $60,958 | $36,250 |
$46,395
Average Earnings
$52,484
Average Male
$40,104
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.97% of El Dorado residents speak only English, while 5.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,721 | 1,456 | 13.58% |
| Hispanic | 536 | 221 | 41.23% |
| Multiple | 641 | 219 | 34.17% |
| Other | 180 | 118 | 65.56% |
| Black | 44 | 27 | 61.36% |
15.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Dorado is Other, with 65.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Dorado is White, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.46% |
| High School | 16.84% |
| Some College | 6.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.32% |
| Female Employed | 9.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.4% |
| Male Employed | 8.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,214 | $79,210 |
| Households | $52,921 | $65,930 |
| Married Families | $87,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,254 | $41,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
953
Number of Veterans
897
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 422 |
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Second Gulf War | 155 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 302 |
| 55 to 64 | 293 |
| 65 to 74 | 241 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 953 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 9.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
73.82%
Born in El Dorado
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
1.7%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
97.82% of El Dorado residents were born in the United States, with 73.82% having been born in Kansas. 1.7% 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 | 13,048 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 13,027 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 13,005 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 12,983 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 12,962 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 12,940 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 12,919 | 41 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 12,878 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 12,883 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 12,854 | -95 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 12,949 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,962 | -45 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 13,007 | -24 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 13,031 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 13,009 | 18 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 12,991 | -23 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 13,014 | -63 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 13,077 | -99 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 13,176 | -52 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 13,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,057 | 553 | 4.81% |
| 1990 | 11,504 | 994 | 9.46% |
| 1980 | 10,510 | -1,798 | -14.61% |
| 1970 | 12,308 | -215 | -1.72% |
| 1960 | 12,523 | 1,486 | 13.46% |
| 1950 | 11,037 | 992 | 9.88% |
| 1940 | 10,045 | -266 | -2.58% |
| 1930 | 10,311 | -684 | -6.22% |
| 1920 | 10,995 | 7,866 | 251.39% |
| 1910 | 3,129 | -337 | -9.72% |
| 1900 | 3,466 | 127 | 3.8% |
| 1890 | 3,339 | -9,709 | -74.41% |