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Avella

Pennsylvania · 688 residents · 0.901 sq mi
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Avella has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,100. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−2%since 2023
from 702 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
764 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 779 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2023
from 35.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
664737811884958201020202024Avella
2024688
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $63,636 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,864
+2%since 2023
from $34,117 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−9%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,224 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(15)
Diversity Score5.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(675)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(11)
Diversity Score4.6%(32)
Diversity Score
5
−11%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.0 min
+20%since 2023
from 47.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Female
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avella, Pennsylvania?

Avella, Pennsylvania has about 688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avella, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avella, Pennsylvania earns about $71,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avella, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Avella, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $139,100, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in Avella, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Avella, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avella, Pennsylvania?

About 28.2% of people in Avella, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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