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Avoca

Nebraska · 178 residents · 0.141 sq mi
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Avoca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,250. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−34%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,262 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+41%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1681992302602911990201020202024Avoca
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,544
+80%since 2000
from $15,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score2.3%(4)
Diversity Score
2
−64%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, Nebraska?

Avoca, Nebraska has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Avoca, Nebraska earns about $62,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, Nebraska expensive?

In Avoca, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Avoca, Nebraska?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of people in Avoca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoca, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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