El Dorado is home to roughly 17,382 residents. El Dorado was founded in 1843 and sits in Union County. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $45,159. Homes carry a median value of $113,100, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (48%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime359% above national
El Dorado1,772
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime73% above national
El Dorado3,377
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 40% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, El Dorado Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around El Dorado.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
El Dorado is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
El Dorado was founded in 1843 and sits in Union County. Elevation ~82 m.
Map of El Dorado
El Dorado, AR
Where El Dorado is
Historic places
23 on the National Register of Historic Places.
El Dorado Confederate MonumentUnion County CourthouseEl Dorado ApartmentsMunicipal BuildingBank of CommerceEl Dorado Junior College BuildingRainey, Matthew, HouseRialto Theatre
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
El Dorado — frequently asked
What is the population of El Dorado, Arkansas?
El Dorado has a population of about 17,382, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in El Dorado?
The median home value in El Dorado is $113,100, and the median gross rent is $845/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is El Dorado safe? What is the crime rate?
El Dorado Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,772 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does El Dorado face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in El Dorado?
El Dorado has 9 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in El Dorado?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near El Dorado. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.