El Dorado
City in Union County, Arkansas
El Dorado is a city in Union County, Arkansas, with 17,756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norphlet, 7.0 miles N.
- 17,756residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 42.0 km²
- 1,096 / sq mipopulation density
- 71730ZIP code
About El Dorado
El Dorado (locally el durr-AY-doh) is a city in and the county seat of Union County, on the southern border of Arkansas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city is 17,755. El Dorado's population has an African American majority.
El Dorado is headquarters of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission as well as Murphy USA, Deltic Timber Corporation and a DelekUS oil refinery. The city has a downtown arts district, the Murphy Arts District (MAD); a community college, South Arkansas College (SouthArk); and a multi-cultural arts center, South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC). El Dorado is the population, cultural and business center of south central Arkansas.
The city was the heart of the 1920s oil boom in the area. During World War II, it became a center of the chemical industry, which still plays a part in the economy, as do oil and timber.
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Living in El Dorado
- Median household income
- $49,244
- Median home value
- $124,100
- Median rent
- $880/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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El Dorado had 17,756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,096 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Dorado at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,756 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.20 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2190° N, 92.6641° W |
| ZIP code | 71730 |
| Official website | eldoradoar.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0521070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Dorado
- Norphlet7.0 mi N
- Lawson10.3 mi E
- Calion10.4 mi NE
- Smackover10.7 mi N
- Urbana13.3 mi E
- Junction City14.0 mi S
- Louann14.0 mi NW
- Junction City, LA15.0 mi S
- Mount Holly17.6 mi W
- Strong19.4 mi SE
- Spearsville, LA20.2 mi S
- Lillie, LA20.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado
What county is El Dorado in?
El Dorado is in Union County, Arkansas.
What is the population of El Dorado, AR?
17,756 people lived in El Dorado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Dorado, AR?
The ZIP code of El Dorado is 71730.
What is the elevation of El Dorado?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Dorado?
Norphlet (7.0 mi), Lawson (10.3 mi), Calion (10.4 mi), Smackover (10.7 mi), Urbana (13.3 mi).
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