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Avon

North Carolina · 776 residents · 2.271 sq mi
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Avon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,455. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2011. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $291,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
+64%vs 2011
vs 472 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
+64%vs 2011
vs 208 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
−5%vs 2011
vs 52.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2784616448271K201020202024Avon
2024339
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,455
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,476
−33%vs 2011
vs $48,635 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+22%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information41.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services24.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $240,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−47.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
93.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
82.1%
+36.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−68.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+87%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(712)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(137)
Diversity Score
18
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+19.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+42.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−42.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−28.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
44.5%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, North Carolina?

Avon, North Carolina has about 776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avon, North Carolina earns about $55,455 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 $291,200, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Avon, North Carolina?

About 40.4% 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 11.0% of people in Avon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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