Eldorado, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Eldorado, Oklahoma
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Location of Eldorado, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
| • Density | 431.88/sq mi (166.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73537
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-23350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412471 |
Eldorado is a small town located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, about 317 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history rooted in the American Midwest.
A famous person born in Eldorado was W. A. Criswell in 1909. He became a very important pastor for the Southern Baptist church. He was the main pastor at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, for many years.
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Geography of Eldorado
Eldorado is located in southwestern Oklahoma. The town covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Eldorado's Population History
The number of people living in Eldorado has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 926 | — | |
| 1920 | 967 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,183 | 22.3% | |
| 1940 | 929 | −21.5% | |
| 1950 | 732 | −21.2% | |
| 1960 | 708 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 737 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 688 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 573 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 527 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 317 | −28.9% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 446 people lived in Eldorado. This means there were about 560 people per square mile. There were 274 homes in the town.
Most of the people in Eldorado were White (about 90.7%). There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 8.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 234 households in Eldorado.
- About 25.6% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (47.4%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (10.7%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 35.9% of all households were individuals living alone.
- Many older adults (23.9%) aged 65 or older lived by themselves.
The average household had 2.25 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
Age Distribution
The people in Eldorado were spread across different age groups:
- 23.7% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 18.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 28.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 43 years old.
Income and Poverty
In 2010, the typical income for a household in Eldorado was $21,806 per year. For families, the typical income was $26,354. About 23.8% of all people in Eldorado lived below the poverty line. This included 24.8% of those under 18 and 25.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Eldorado (Oklahoma) para niños
