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Avalon

Pennsylvania · 4,762 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Avalon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,150. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
4,762
−10%since 2000
from 5,294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,718 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 8,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+2%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Avalon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,150
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,537
+80%since 2000
from $18,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
53.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,898)
Black4.8%(256)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(750)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(3,788)
Black11%(526)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(136)
Asian1.2%(58)
Other5.8%(276)
Diversity Score44.6%(2,123)
Diversity Score
45
+215%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avalon, Pennsylvania?

Avalon, Pennsylvania has about 4,762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avalon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avalon, Pennsylvania earns about $41,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avalon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Avalon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Avalon, Pennsylvania?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Avalon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avalon, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% of people in Avalon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avalon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Avalon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,022 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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