El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado: city in and county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States
About
El Dorado is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,039 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 804 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about El Dorado
| Population | 804 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Butler County |
| Postal code | 67042 |
| Phone Area Codes | 316 |
| Area | 23.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8172,-96.8623 |
| Altitude | 1,342 feet / 409 meters |
| Capital city | El Dorado is capital of Butler County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:36 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -29.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
El Dorado is located at 37°49'2"N 96°51'44"W (37.8172400, -96.8622500).
El Dorado map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of El Dorado
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of El Dorado decreased by 29.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,039 | - | census |
| 2011 | 811 | -28.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 806 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 803 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 804 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 805 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 805 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 806 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 803 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 800 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 804 | 0.5% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in El Dorado
1US Agricultural Department
2503 Enterprise Ave, El Dorado, KS 67042, United States View details
Phone: +13163215803 | Website available
People born in El Dorado (16)
People born in El Dorado, including comic strip cartoonist Mort Walker, volleyball player Emily Brown, musician, conductor, composer Jack Marshall, .
More notable people
- Maude Fulton (American actress (1881-1950)) she was born in 14/05/1881
- Steve Brodie (American actor (1919-1992)) he was born in 25/11/1919
- Beals Becker (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 05/07/1886
- Clarence Beers (American baseball player) he was born in 09/12/1918
- Daniel Biles (American judge) he was born in 12/08/1952
- Larry Hartshorn (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 19/05/1933
- Tom Borland (American baseball player) he was born in 14/02/1933
- Ty Masterson (American politician) he was born in 23/09/1969
- William R. Harmon (American Esperantist) he was born in 01/01/1927
- Roger Marshall (American politician) he was born in 09/08/1960
- William Judson Dickerson he was born in 01/01/1904
- Wilbur J. Thomas (United States Marine Corps fighter ace) he was born in 29/10/1920
- Mary Ellen McCaffree (American politician) she was born in 25/02/1918
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Dorado, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154800 | Butler Community College | El Dorado (KS) | 67042-3280 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Dorado, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to El Dorado.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorad Post Office | El Dorado (KS) | 67042 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- El Dorado, Arkansas city in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 17,402 people.
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , KS. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | 22,315 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Andover | 13,672 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Clay Center | 3,991 | City in Kansas |
| Rose Hill | 3,979 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States |
| Douglass | 1,646 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Towanda | 1,446 | Township in Butler County, Kansas |
| Augusta | 1,216 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States |
| Benton | 865 | City in Kansas |
| Leon | 730 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Whitewater | 723 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Rosalia | 630 | Census-designated place in Butler County, Kansas |
| Bloomington | 534 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Potwin | 438 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Chelsea | 266 | Township in Butler County, Kansas |
| Elbing | 230 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States |
| Latham | 137 | City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America |