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As of the census of 2010, there were 3,593 people, 1,654 households, and 984 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,225.7 people per square mile (473.2/km). There were 1,897 housing units at an average density of 615.9/sq mi (237.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96% White, 0.4% African American, 1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 1,654 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.

In 2007, the estimated median income for a household in the city is $24,000, and the estimated median house value is $72,000.  The mean prices in 2007 were:  All housing units – $78,095; Detached houses – $80,586; Townhouses or other attached units – $28,275; In 2-unit structures – $41,809; Mobile homes – $13,050

In 2008, the cost of living index in El Dorado Springs: 76.1 (U.S. average is 100).

Ancestries: German (15.4%), Irish (14.6%), United States (14.0%), English (9.5%), French (3.1%), Dutch (1.8%).

Elevation: 901 feet

Land area: 3.08 square miles.

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO  (68.8 miles, pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO  (91.1 miles, pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX  (398.9 miles, pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Harwood, MO (10.9 miles), Schell City, MO (12.2 miles), Rockville, MO (14.4 miles), Walker, MO  (14.5 miles), Roscoe, MO (16.2 miles), Jerico Springs, MO (17.3 miles), Stockton, MO  (19.6 miles), Milo, MO (21.1 miles).

Most common industries for males:

• Construction (17%)
• Health care (9%)
• Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
• Furniture and related products (7%)
• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
• Repair and maintenance (5%)
• Printing and related support activities (5%)

Most common industries for females:

• Health care (27%)
• Educational services (13%)
• Accommodation and food services (10%)
• Apparel (8%)
• Food and beverage stores (6%)
• Social assistance (4%)
• Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)

Most common occupations for males

• Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
• Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
• Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
• Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
• Construction laborers (6%)
• Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
• Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)

Most common occupations for females

• Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
• Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
• Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (8%)
• Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
• Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
• Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
• Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)