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Avoca

Minnesota · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.964 sq mi
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Avoca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
−32%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+29%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
81991171351531990201020202024Avoca
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,340
+145%since 2000
from $13,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−4%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+105%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(2)
Diversity Score22.9%(23)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Minnesota?

Avoca, Minnesota has about 100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Minnesota?

The typical household in Avoca, Minnesota earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, Minnesota expensive?

In Avoca, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $58,800.

How educated are people in Avoca, Minnesota?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, Minnesota?

About 7.0% of people in Avoca, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoca, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoca, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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