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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avon Park

Florida · 8,542 residents · 10.186 sq mi
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Avon Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,576. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,542
+6%since 1990
from 8,042 in 1990
1990 – 2025
839 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 790 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−6%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Avon Park
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,576
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,541 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,897
+24%since 1990
from $9,631 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$448
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
39.4% rent
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67%(5,387)
Black30.2%(2,431)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(509)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,209)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(4,233)
Black28.9%(2,469)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,598)
Asian0.7%(59)
Diversity Score77.5%(6,617)
77
+20%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+23%since 1990
from 13.8 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 Avon Park, Florida?

Avon Park, Florida has about 8,542 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avon Park, Florida?

The typical household in Avon Park, Florida earns about $23,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon Park, Florida expensive?

In Avon Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Avon Park, Florida?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Avon Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon Park, Florida?

About 27.6% of people in Avon Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 500 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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