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Avoca

Indiana · 439 residents · 2.095 sq mi
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Avoca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,654. Population has grown 28% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
+28%since 2023
from 344 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
+28%since 2023
from 164 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+10%since 2023
from 52.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
289454619784949201020202024Avoca
2024439
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(17)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(17)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.1%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(59)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(38)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.3%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8426.2%(115)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,654
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,167 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,568
−19%since 2023
from $44,090 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−1%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(25)
Diversity Score
23
−24%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(19)
Ancestry
German18.2%(80)
English16.6%(73)
Polish3.4%(15)
American2.7%(12)
Italian1.8%(8)
Slovak1.8%(8)
Ukrainian1.6%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+1%since 2023
from 21.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Female
51.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(41)
Married63.8%(120)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.4%(27)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(26)
Married65.7%(134)
Widowed4.9%(10)
Divorced16.7%(34)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Indiana?

Avoca, Indiana has about 439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Indiana?

The typical household in Avoca, Indiana earns about $73,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, Indiana expensive?

In Avoca, Indiana, the median home is worth about $211,600.

How educated are people in Avoca, Indiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, Indiana?

About 1.8% of people in Avoca, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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