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Avoca

Iowa · 1,683 residents · 2.382 sq mi
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Avoca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,683
+5%since 2000
from 1,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Avoca
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,688
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,123
+44%since 2000
from $20,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,530)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(63)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other1.2%(21)
Diversity Score15.7%(264)
Diversity Score
16
+325%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Iowa?

Avoca, Iowa has about 1,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Iowa?

The typical household in Avoca, Iowa earns about $53,688 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Avoca, Iowa?

About 21.5% 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 11.8% 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 186 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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