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Ava

Illinois · 553 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Ava has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,262. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 109 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
553
−16%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5065606146677211990201020202024Ava
2024561
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,262
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,114
+54%since 2000
from $16,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(25)
Diversity Score16.7%(92)
Diversity Score
17
+781%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ava, Illinois?

Ava, Illinois has about 553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ava, Illinois?

The typical household in Ava, Illinois earns about $47,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ava, Illinois expensive?

In Ava, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Ava, Illinois?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ava, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ava, Illinois?

About 14.2% of people in Ava, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ava, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ava, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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