Eldorado, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 476, Eldorado's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Eldorado is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Blair County. The total population is 476. It ranks as the 1368th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eldorado is 61.0 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eldorado is $66,938. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $166,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Eldorado is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Eldorado was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eldorado, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.