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Avondale

Arizona · 76,238 residents · 47.845 sq mi
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Avondale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,907. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 40,355 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,238
+112%since 2000
from 35,883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,593 / sq mi
+112%since 2000
from 750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.6
−1%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K31K54K77K100K1990201020202024Avondale
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,907
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,153 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,331
+26%since 2000
from $16,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(15,959)
Black4.9%(1,748)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(16,589)
Asian1.8%(654)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.4%(25,268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34%(25,958)
Black8.7%(6,643)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(38,340)
Asian3.3%(2,532)
Other2.7%(2,079)
Diversity Score76.9%(58,591)
Diversity Score
77
+9%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Arizona?

Avondale, Arizona has about 76,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Arizona?

The typical household in Avondale, Arizona earns about $60,907 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 $206,500, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Arizona?

About 20.1% 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 14.6% 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 60,069 residents, a change of about 372 percent over that period.

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