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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Avocado Heights

California · 14,283 residents · 2.251 sq mi
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Avocado Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,800. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $196,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,283
−6%vs 2000
vs 15,148 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,345 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 6,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
29.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 30.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,712 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,374
−15%vs 2000
vs $14,570 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
12.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $177,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $803 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(1,757)
Black0.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino77.7%(11,776)
Asian8.9%(1,341)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(6,790)
1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(8,502)
Black1%(149)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(9,470)
Asian11.9%(1,700)
Other27.5%(3,932)
Diversity Score85%(12,147)
Diversity Score
85
+90%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.7%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avocado Heights, California?

Avocado Heights, California has about 14,283 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Avocado Heights, California?

The typical household in Avocado Heights, California earns about $42,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avocado Heights, California expensive?

In Avocado Heights, California, the median home is worth about $196,300, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Avocado Heights, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Avocado Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avocado Heights, California?

About 12.7% of people in Avocado Heights, 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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