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Avon

Illinois · 672 residents (2025 est.) · 0.444 sq mi
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Avon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 221 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $62,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−24%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:672 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5756928099251K1990201020202024Avon
2024694
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,056
+79%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+6%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−7%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(904)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(673)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score7.4%(51)
Diversity Score
7
+240%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, Illinois?

Avon, Illinois has about 694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon, Illinois?

The typical household in Avon, Illinois earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon, Illinois expensive?

In Avon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,200, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Avon, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Avon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon, Illinois?

About 23.1% of people in Avon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 266 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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