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Avon Park

Florida · 8,836 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 $28,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $92,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,836
+3%since 2000
from 8,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
−1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Avon Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,557
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,576 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,679
+7%since 2000
from $11,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+77%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(4,233)
Black28.9%(2,469)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,598)
Asian0.7%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(6,617)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(3,647)
Black26.7%(2,363)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(2,576)
Asian0.8%(70)
Other2.2%(198)
Diversity Score84.2%(7,443)
Diversity Score
84
+9%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
12.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon Park, Florida?

Avon Park, Florida has about 8,836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avon Park, Florida earns about $28,557 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Avon Park, Florida?

About 9.0% 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 26.4% 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 794 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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