El Dorado
City in Butler County, Kansas

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.
- 12,870residents (2020 Census)
- 1,342 ftelevation · 409 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 1,294 / sq mipopulation density
- 67042ZIP code
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 had 12,870 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,870 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,294 per sq mi (499 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Dorado at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,870 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.95 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8204° N, 96.8630° W |
| ZIP code | 67042 |
| Official website | 360eldorado.com/Government/CityofElDorado.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2020075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Dorado
- Towanda7.4 mi W
- Leon10.0 mi SE
- Augusta10.4 mi SW
- Potwin11.8 mi NW
- Rosalia13.0 mi E
- Benton13.6 mi W
- Andover17.4 mi SW
- Whitewater18.3 mi NW
- Burns18.7 mi N
- Greenwich18.7 mi W
- Cassoday19.4 mi NE
- Furley19.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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