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Avenal

California · 15,505 residents · 19.483 sq mi
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Avenal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,100. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,505
+6%since 2000
from 14,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
796 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+10%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Avenal
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,350
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,710 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,995
−29%since 2000
from $14,090 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing56.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction56.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+118%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.9%(2,923)
Black12.3%(1,808)
Hispanic / Latino65.9%(9,667)
Asian0.4%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(9,098)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(2,387)
Black9.9%(1,540)
Hispanic / Latino71.8%(11,130)
Asian0.7%(102)
Other0.2%(29)
Diversity Score53.5%(8,294)
Diversity Score
53
−14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
12.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
47.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avenal, California?

Avenal, California has about 15,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avenal, California?

The typical household in Avenal, California earns about $33,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avenal, California expensive?

In Avenal, California, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Avenal, California?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Avenal, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avenal, California?

About 37.7% of people in Avenal, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avenal, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Avenal, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,735 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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