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Avalon

Georgia · 244 residents (2025 est.) · 1.766 sq mi
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Avalon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+13%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+22%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:244 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1462002543073611990201020202024Avalon
2024314
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,151
+135%since 2000
from $13,701 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+16%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information31.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+73%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(249)
Black7.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(292)
Black3.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(6)
Diversity Score16.7%(52)
Diversity Score
17
−30%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2016
from 18.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avalon, Georgia?

Avalon, Georgia has about 314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avalon, Georgia?

The typical household in Avalon, Georgia earns about $51,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avalon, Georgia expensive?

In Avalon, Georgia, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Avalon, Georgia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Avalon, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avalon, Georgia?

About 9.9% of people in Avalon, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avalon, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Avalon, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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