Eldorado, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Eldorado, Texas had a total population of 1,737, the 791st largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $68,882, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
Eldorado Quick Facts
How Eldorado Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,257 | 1,737 | -23.0% |
| Median household income | $54,470 | $68,882 | No clear change (+26.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $80,365 | $96,000 | No clear change (+19.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $462 | $650 | No clear change (+40.8%) |
How Eldorado Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 29.6%
- Black: 0.8%
- Hispanic: 66.4%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 21.4%
- HS Diploma: 35.1%
- Some College: 28.1%
- Associate's: 2.1%
- Bachelor's: 10.8%
- Graduate+: 2.5%
Eldorado Rankings in Texas
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Population Overview
Eldorado is a small community located in Texas, within Schleicher County. The total population is 1,737. It ranks as the 791st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eldorado is 36.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eldorado is $68,882. This is 12% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $96,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Eldorado is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Eldorado is Hispanic or Latino, making up 66.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.6%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.4% vs 39.7%).
Education
13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Eldorado, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Eldorado, Texas?
Eldorado, Texas has a population of 1,737 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Eldorado, TX?
The median household income in Eldorado is $68,882, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Eldorado, TX?
The poverty rate in Eldorado is 13.5%. This means approximately 234 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Eldorado, Texas?
Eldorado's population is 29.6% White, 0.8% Black, 66.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Eldorado, TX?
The median home value in Eldorado is $96,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Eldorado, Texas?
13.3% of adults (25+) in Eldorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.