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Avon Lake

Ohio · 25,206 residents · 11.13 sq mi
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Avon Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,994. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $260,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
25,206
+39%since 2000
from 18,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,265 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+17%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K24K27K1990201020202024Avon Lake
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,994
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,652
+41%since 2000
from $32,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(17,484)
Black0.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(226)
Asian1%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(1,194)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(22,542)
Black1.1%(276)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(920)
Asian1.9%(490)
Other1.7%(439)
Diversity Score20.3%(5,124)
Diversity Score
20
+209%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon Lake, Ohio?

Avon Lake, Ohio has about 25,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon Lake, Ohio?

The typical household in Avon Lake, Ohio earns about $82,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon Lake, Ohio expensive?

In Avon Lake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $260,000, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Avon Lake, Ohio?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Avon Lake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon Lake, Ohio?

About 4.4% of people in Avon Lake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon Lake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon Lake, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,140 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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