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Avoca

New York · 836 residents (2025 est.) · 1.326 sq mi
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Avoca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,200. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,023
+1%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:836 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7838619401K1K1990201020202024Avoca
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,389
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,713 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,496
+109%since 2000
from $13,639 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−5%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(968)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(924)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(63)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.3%(34)
Diversity Score22.4%(229)
Diversity Score
22
+293%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avoca, New York?

Avoca, New York has about 1,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avoca, New York?

The typical household in Avoca, New York earns about $66,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avoca, New York expensive?

In Avoca, New York, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Avoca, New York?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Avoca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avoca, New York?

About 20.3% of people in Avoca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avoca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Avoca, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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