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Avoca

Iowa · 1,506 residents · 2.382 sq mi
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Avoca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $93,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,506
−6%since 2000
from 1,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Avoca
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,826 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,066
+20%since 2000
from $20,908 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,578)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,467)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(81)
Diversity Score
5
+46%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Iowa?

Avoca, Iowa has about 1,506 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Iowa?

The typical household in Avoca, Iowa earns about $50,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, Iowa expensive?

In Avoca, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Avoca, Iowa?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Avoca, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoca, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoca, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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