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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avondale

Arizona · 35,883 residents · 47.845 sq mi
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Avondale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,153. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 19,714 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,500. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,883
+122%since 1990
from 16,169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
+122%since 1990
from 338 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.0
+11%since 1990
from 26.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K31K54K77K100K1990201020202024Avondale
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,153
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,919
+88%since 1990
from $8,990 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−14.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$583
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.5
−4%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(9,468)
Black4.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(8,287)
Asian1.5%(236)
Diversity Score85%(13,746)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(15,959)
Black4.9%(1,748)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(16,589)
Asian1.8%(654)
Diversity Score70.4%(25,268)
70
−17%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Arizona?

Avondale, Arizona has about 35,883 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Arizona?

The typical household in Avondale, Arizona earns about $49,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avondale, Arizona expensive?

In Avondale, Arizona, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Arizona?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Avondale, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avondale, Arizona?

About 13.8% of people in Avondale, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avondale, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Avondale, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,714 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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

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