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Avery

California · 268 residents · 0.913 sq mi
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Avery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,056. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 404 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $458,100. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−60%since 2000
from 672 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
294 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+17%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1522944375797222000201020202024Avery
2024268
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,056
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,184 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,094
−16%since 2000
from $26,394 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−31%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade49.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
38.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
+169%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(15)
Diversity Score65.5%(175)
Diversity Score
65
+437%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
44.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 29.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+24.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avery, California?

Avery, California has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avery, California?

The typical household in Avery, California earns about $47,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avery, California expensive?

In Avery, California, the median home is worth about $458,100.

How educated are people in Avery, California?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Avery, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avery, California?

About 19.8% of people in Avery, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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