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Avon

Alabama · 543 residents · 2.363 sq mi
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Avon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+17%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3484385286177071990201020202024Avon
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,962
+15%since 2000
from $18,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(438)
Black4.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(507)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(22)
Diversity Score17%(92)
Diversity Score
17
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, Alabama?

Avon, Alabama has about 543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon, Alabama?

The typical household in Avon, Alabama earns about $47,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon, Alabama expensive?

In Avon, Alabama, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Avon, Alabama?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Avon, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon, Alabama?

About 7.6% of people in Avon, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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