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Avoca

Indiana · 545 residents · 2.10 sq mi
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Avoca is home to 545 people in Indiana. At a median age of 47.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. There are 271 fewer people here than in 2019.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
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

545
−33%since 2019
from 816 in 2019
2010 – 2024
47.4
+14%since 2019
from 41.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.10 sq mi
Population, 20102024
289454619784949201020202024Avoca
2024439
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(34)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349%(49)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(70)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.9%(81)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.8%(97)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(67)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(26)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(17)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,971
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,071 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$24,525
+5%since 2019
from $23,352 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
20.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$123,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
77.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.2% in 2019
22.4% rent
2.30 people
−3%since 2019
from 2.37 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
1.8
−1%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(816)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(13)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German47.8%(337)
Irish20.9%(147)
English7.5%(53)
American7.2%(51)
French6.2%(44)
Welsh2.1%(15)
Section 05

Education

21.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+3%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
96.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
67.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
28.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
46.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
82.1%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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
Section 09

Health coverage

12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
61.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
18.4%
US average: 13.7%
19.3%
US average: 17.6%
8.2%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.3%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
75.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
27.2%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.8%(12)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era9.4%(6)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 64 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Indiana?

Avoca, Indiana has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Indiana?

The typical household in Avoca, Indiana earns about $66,971 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 $123,100.

How educated are people in Avoca, Indiana?

About 21.5% 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 20.4% of people in Avoca, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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