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Eldorado, TX
City in Schleicher County, Texas.
Population
1,737
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,247
ZIP codes
0
Eldorado and its ZIP codes
Eldorado at a glance
- Eldorado is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,882 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,000 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Eldorado, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldorado, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,882
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$96,000
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,127), Irish Americans (92), German Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schleicher County. PPP loans are for Eldorado.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,964
711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.8M
FY 2026, $9,318 per person
How people get to work
Eldorado, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldorado, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
239
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
21.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldorado, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.4%
U.S. 11.1% +13.3 pts
Cities near Eldorado
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SonoraCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| ChristovalCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldorado, TX in?
- Eldorado is in Schleicher County, Texas.
- What is the population of Eldorado, TX?
- About 1,737 people live in Eldorado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldorado?
- Nearby places include Sonora (20 mi), Christoval (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023