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Avon

North Carolina · 339 residents · 2.271 sq mi
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Avon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,365. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $400,500. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
−7%since 2023
from 364 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 160 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
−1%since 2023
from 55.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2784616448271K201020202024Avon
2024339
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,365
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,053
−12%since 2023
from $34,209 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.207
+6%since 2023
from 0.195 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services51.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $292,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
85.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
86.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.3
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.8%(128)
Diversity Score
38
−5%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Female
38.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, North Carolina?

Avon, North Carolina has about 339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon, North Carolina?

The typical household in Avon, North Carolina earns about $35,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon, North Carolina expensive?

In Avon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $400,500.

How educated are people in Avon, North Carolina?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Avon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon, North Carolina?

About 18.0% of people in Avon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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