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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avalon

New Jersey · 2,143 residents · 4.27 sq mi
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Avalon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,196. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $428,100. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,143
+18%since 1990
from 1,809 in 1990
1990 – 2025
502 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 424 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
56.0
+9%since 1990
from 51.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avalon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,196
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,097 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$50,016
+93%since 1990
from $25,876 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$428,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$719
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $661 in 1990
US average: $602
86.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
13.1% rent
7.2
−6%since 1990
from 7.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,802)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score2.2%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,105)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.6%(12)
Diversity Score3.1%(67)
3
+44%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−4%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Avalon, New Jersey?

Avalon, New Jersey has about 2,143 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avalon, New Jersey?

The typical household in Avalon, New Jersey earns about $59,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avalon, New Jersey expensive?

In Avalon, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $428,100, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Avalon, New Jersey?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Avalon, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avalon, New Jersey?

About 4.3% of people in Avalon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avalon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Avalon, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 334 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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