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Avon

North Carolina · 832 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 $26,729. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2019. Median home value is $257,300. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
832
+98%since 2019
from 421 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
+98%since 2019
from 185 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
−4%since 2019
from 58.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2784616448271K201020202024Avon
2024339
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,729
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,652 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,432
−5%since 2019
from $26,897 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $204,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
12.1% rent
Afford Score
9.6
+26%since 2019
from 7.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(761)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4%(33)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(113)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+4%since 2019
from 27.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
Female
38.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, North Carolina?

Avon, North Carolina has about 832 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avon, North Carolina earns about $26,729 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 $257,300.

How educated are people in Avon, North Carolina?

About 41.8% 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 10.3% of people in Avon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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