Census ACS · #724 μSA
El Dorado Metro Area
The El Dorado, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has 38,368 residents. The median household income is $50,221 and the median home value is $114,700.
38,368
Population
37
People / sq mi
$50,221
Median Income
$114,700
Median Home Value
The El Dorado CBSA covers 1,039 sq mi of land at 36.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.0% |
| Black or African American | 32.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$50,221
Median Household Income
$30,968
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$114,700
Median Home Value
$825
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.0%
High School+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.1%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
25.8%
Foreign Born
El Dorado spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The El Dorado, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 38,368 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #724 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the El Dorado metro area is $50,221, with a per capita income of $30,968.
The El Dorado, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the El Dorado, Ar CBSA (20980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.