El Dorado

City in Butler County, Kansas

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El Dorado is a city in Butler County, Kansas, with 12,870 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,342 ft (409 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Towanda, 7.4 miles W.

About El Dorado

El Dorado ( EL-də-RAY-doh) is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is situated along the Walnut River in the central part of Butler County and located in south-central Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 12,870. It is home to Butler Community College.

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Living in El Dorado

Median household income
$59,180
Median home value
$120,300
Median rent
$844/mo
Median age
36.2
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El Dorado, KS population

El Dorado had 12,870 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,870
Density1,294 per sq mi (499 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

El Dorado at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyButler County
TypeCity
Population12,870 (2020)
Land area9.95 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Coordinates37.8204° N, 96.8630° W
ZIP code67042
Official website360eldorado.com/Government/CityofElDorado.html
Census code (GEOID)2020075

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about El Dorado

What county is El Dorado in?

El Dorado is in Butler County, Kansas.

What is the population of El Dorado, KS?

12,870 people lived in El Dorado at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of El Dorado, KS?

The ZIP code of El Dorado is 67042.

What is the elevation of El Dorado?

1,342 feet (409 m) above sea level.

What towns are near El Dorado?

Towanda (7.4 mi), Leon (10.0 mi), Augusta (10.4 mi), Potwin (11.8 mi), Rosalia (13.0 mi).

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