El Dorado Population 2026
El Dorado has a population of 18,386, making it the #2593 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arkansas. It is about 479× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,386
Rank in United States
#2593
Coordinates
33.21°N, 92.67°W
~82 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,538 km
955 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Arkansas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 202,591 | #118 |
| Fort Smith | 88,194 | #388 |
| Fayetteville | 82,830 | #435 |
| Springdale | 77,859 | #472 |
| Jonesboro | 73,907 | #515 |
| North Little Rock | 66,504 | #588 |
| Conway | 64,980 | #609 |
| Rogers | 63,159 | #635 |
Cities near El Dorado
- Ruston22,340 people · ~76 km away
- Monroe49,598 people · ~93 km away
- Bossier City68,094 people · ~126 km away
- Shreveport187,593 people · ~127 km away
- Pine Bluff44,772 people · ~129 km away
- Texarkana30,353 people · ~130 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Dorado?
El Dorado has a population of 18,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2593 biggest city in United States.
What state is El Dorado in?
El Dorado is located in Arkansas, United States.
Is El Dorado the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,538 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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