Eldorado, Maryland facts for kids
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Eldorado, Maryland
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Location of Eldorado, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 616.44/sq mi (239.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21659
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-25600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0584269 |
Eldorado is a small town in Dorchester County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2020, only 45 people lived there. This makes Eldorado the second smallest town in all of Maryland.
History of Eldorado
Eldorado has some interesting historical places. One important site is called Rehoboth. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This list helps protect special buildings and places in the U.S.
Another important spot is the Willin Village Archeological Site. This site was added to the National Register in 1975. Archeological sites are places where scientists find old objects. These objects help us learn about people who lived there long ago.
Where is Eldorado?
Eldorado is located in the eastern part of Maryland. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°35′6″N 75°47′15″W.
The town is very small. It covers an area of about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Eldorado
The number of people living in Eldorado has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 79 | — | |
| 1960 | 80 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 99 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 93 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 49 | −47.3% | |
| 2000 | 60 | 22.4% | |
| 2010 | 59 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 45 | −23.7% | |
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Eldorado in 2010
In 2010, there were 59 people living in Eldorado. These people lived in 23 different homes. About 17 of these homes were families.
Most people in Eldorado were White (81.4%). Some were African American (10.2%) or Asian (1.7%). A few people (6.8%) were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Eldorado was about 37 years old. Almost 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Eldorado (Maryland) para niños
