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Ava

Missouri · 3,231 residents (2025 est.) · 3.322 sq mi
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Ava has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $148,000. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,045
+1%since 2000
from 3,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
917 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,231 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ava
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,331 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,349
+128%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+41%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,901)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(41)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,947)
Black1.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(29)
Diversity Score7.9%(239)
Diversity Score
8
+63%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−18%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 45.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ava, Missouri?

Ava, Missouri has about 3,045 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ava, Missouri?

The typical household in Ava, Missouri earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ava, Missouri expensive?

In Ava, Missouri, the median home is worth about $148,000, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Ava, Missouri?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ava, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ava, Missouri?

About 21.7% of people in Ava, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ava, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ava, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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