Eldorado
City in Saline County, Illinois
Eldorado is a city in Saline County, Illinois, with 3,743 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 390 ft (119 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raleigh, 5.0 miles W.
- 3,743residents (2020 Census)
- 390 ftelevation · 119 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 1,495 / sq mipopulation density
- 62930ZIP code
About Eldorado
Eldorado () is a city in Saline County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eldorado had a population of 3,743. The population peaked in 1980 at 5,198. Although the city's name is spelled as if it were Spanish, the name was originally "Eldereado" or "Elder-Reado" (depending on the source)—a combination of the last names of the town's two founders, Judge Samuel Elder, his son William, grandson Francis Marion, and neighbor Joseph Read, and his brother William. According to legend, a signpainter for the railroad painted the name "Eldorado" on the train depot; as a result, the spelling and pronunciation (el-do-RAY-doh) was forever changed.
Eldorado is included in the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area and is a bedroom community in the Harrisburg micropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Eldorado
- Median household income
- $37,154
- Median home value
- $66,200
- Median rent
- $657/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Eldorado had 3,743 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,743 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,495 per sq mi (577 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eldorado at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,743 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.50 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8117° N, 88.4416° W |
| ZIP code | 62930 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1723009 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eldorado
- Raleigh5.0 mi W
- Muddy5.0 mi SW
- Equality7.5 mi SE
- Harrisburg7.7 mi SW
- Broughton8.5 mi N
- Omaha9.1 mi NE
- Galatia9.8 mi W
- Ridgway9.9 mi E
- Junction12.7 mi SE
- Norris City13.1 mi NE
- Carrier Mills13.3 mi SW
- Shawneetown15.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado
What county is Eldorado in?
Eldorado is in Saline County, Illinois.
What is the population of Eldorado, IL?
3,743 people lived in Eldorado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eldorado, IL?
The ZIP code of Eldorado is 62930.
What is the elevation of Eldorado?
390 feet (119 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eldorado?
Raleigh (5.0 mi), Muddy (5.0 mi), Equality (7.5 mi), Harrisburg (7.7 mi), Broughton (8.5 mi).
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