El Dorado township, Kansas
El Dorado township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
El Dorado township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 643. The land area covers 50.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 643 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 65.5 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 107 | ±54 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 118 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 107 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $163,600 | ±$110,827 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,719 | ±$54,692 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,542 | ±$7,700 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12% | ±13.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 146 | ±59 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 70.1% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ELDORADO
GUS Population: 644 (2024)
ID: 164968
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
2180 SW 60TH ST, EL DORADO KS 67042-9034
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GUS Population: 69,158 (2024)
ID: 104638
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GIS DIRECTOR
205 W CENTRAL AVE, RM 200, EL DORADO KS 67042-2100
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School El Dorado | PK-05 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | PK-06 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | 09-12 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | 06-08 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | KG-12 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | PK-05 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School El Dorado | PK-05 | El Dorado, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Andover, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Andover, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Butler Community College
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College | 3.0 mi away | 901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS, 67042-3280 |
3163212222
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BRADFORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 611 S. WASHINGTON, EL DORADO, KS, 67042 |
(316) 321-3363
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Sami Halaseh Institute
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 1034 N Andover Rd, Suite A, Andover, KS, 67002-8746 |
3162608228
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TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 620 HIGHLAND, TOWANDA, KS, 67144 |
(316) 536-2464
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Heartland Welding Academy
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 656 North Andover Road, Andover, KS, 67002-9778 |
3167765246
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AUGUSTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 1609 STATE ST., AUGUSTA, KS, 67010 |
(316) 775-2681
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Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
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College | 16.7 mi away | 4004 N Webb Rd., Wichita, KS, 67226 |
3166779400
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LEON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 711 N. WEST ST., LEON, KS, 67074 |
(316) 742-3438
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Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 3242 N. Rock Road Suite 106, Wichita, KS, 67226-0000 |
3166300600
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ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 1511 E. CENTRAL, ANDOVER, KS, 67002 |
(316) 558-3500
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EL DORADO, KS US, located 5.1 miles from El Dorado township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.1° | 20.2° | 32.1° | 0.89" | 1.1" |
| February | 48.9° | 23.4° | 36.1° | 1.45" | 1.4" |
| March | 58.9° | 32.8° | 45.8° | 2.53" | 0.7" |
| April | 68.4° | 43.1° | 55.7° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.9° | 54.5° | 65.7° | 5.77" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.3° | 64.2° | 75.2° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.3° | 68.8° | 80.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.3° | 66.8° | 78.5° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.7° | 58.2° | 70.5° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.1° | 45.2° | 58.1° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.8° | 33.1° | 45.5° | 1.74" | 0.2" |
| December | 46.4° | 23.7° | 35.1° | 1.30" | 1.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| El Dorado city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Augusta city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Leon city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Benton city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Potwin city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2001520100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.