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Ava

Missouri · 2,894 residents · 3.322 sq mi
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Ava has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,907. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,200. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
2,894
−4%since 2000
from 3,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ava
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,907
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,210
+44%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,576)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(65)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score8.6%(248)
Diversity Score
9
+77%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−54%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ava, Missouri?

Ava, Missouri has about 2,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ava, Missouri?

The typical household in Ava, Missouri earns about $34,907 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 $93,200, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Ava, Missouri?

About 13.6% 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 17.1% of people in Ava, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ava, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ava, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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