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Eldorado, IL
City in Saline County, Illinois.
Population
3,771
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,506
ZIP codes
0
Eldorado and its ZIP codes
Eldorado at a glance
- Eldorado is about 6.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,154, 55% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,200 (75% below Illinois) and median rent is $657 a month.
Local data for Eldorado, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldorado, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,154
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$66,200
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (883), German Americans (552), Scottish Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Eldorado.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,732
8,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $7,154 per person
How people get to work
Eldorado, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldorado, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldorado, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Eldorado
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaleighVillage | 5 mi | 2 |
| MuddyVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EqualityVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| HarrisburgCity | 8.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BroughtonVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| OmahaVillage | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| GalatiaVillage | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| RidgwayVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Norris CityVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| JunctionVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Carrier MillsVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ShawneetownCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| New HavenVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Old ShawneetownVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 19 mi | 2 |
| McLeansboroCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldorado, IL in?
- Eldorado is in Saline County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Eldorado, IL?
- About 3,771 people live in Eldorado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldorado?
- Nearby places include Raleigh (5 mi), Muddy (5.2 mi), Equality (7.8 mi), Harrisburg (8.1 mi), Broughton (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023