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Avoca

Arkansas · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 1.93 sq mi
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Avoca is a city of 799 people in Arkansas. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 376 people. Owners hold 89% of the housing stock. At a median age of 47.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $235,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

799
+89%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
545 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
414 / sq mi
+112%since 2009
from 195 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.93 sq mi
Population, 19902024
22538554570486419902000201020202024Avoca
2024799
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(57)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.6%(21)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.4%(75)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(28)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(106)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446%(48)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(71)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.3%(74)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(79)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8422.8%(182)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,273
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,264
+78%since 2000
from $17,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.305
−23%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$235,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
88.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
11.2% rent
2.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.20 people
+12%since 2009
from 2.86 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
8.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
10.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+79%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(26)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(237)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other29.8%(238)
83
+211%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.4%(211)
Dominican1.9%(15)
Salvadoran1.3%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(5)
Ancestry
German9.1%(73)
English4.8%(38)
Irish3%(24)
Scottish1.4%(11)
American1.1%(9)
Polish0.5%(4)
Italian0.4%(3)
Austrian0.3%(2)
Dutch0.3%(2)
Russian0.3%(2)
Welsh0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
64.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
58.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
8.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
24.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
23.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2013
from 15.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.0%
+43.4 ptssince 2017
from 48.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
87.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
86.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
14.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.9%(62)
Married66%(171)
Widowed1.9%(5)
Divorced8.1%(21)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(116)
Married31.2%(128)
Widowed34.9%(143)
Divorced5.6%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

23.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2013
from 15.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
32.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)28.9%(13)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.2%(10)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.6%(16)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.2%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 45 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Avoca, Arkansas?

Avoca, Arkansas has about 799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Arkansas?

The typical household in Avoca, Arkansas earns about $62,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, Arkansas expensive?

In Avoca, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $235,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Avoca, Arkansas?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, Arkansas?

About 11.0% of people in Avoca, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoca, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoca, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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