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Avalon

New Jersey · 1,243 residents · 4.27 sq mi
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Avalon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,000. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 900 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,257,400. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,243
−42%since 2000
from 2,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.8
+16%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avalon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,985
+96%since 2000
from $50,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,257,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
10.5
+45%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,105)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,200)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(65)
Diversity Score
5
+66%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avalon, New Jersey?

Avalon, New Jersey has about 1,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avalon, New Jersey earns about $120,000 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 $1,257,400, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Avalon, New Jersey?

About 67.4% 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 3.6% of people in Avalon, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avalon, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Avalon, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 566 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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