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Avis

Pennsylvania · 1,473 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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Avis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,473
−1%since 2000
from 1,492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,976 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Avis
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,890
+46%since 2000
from $16,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,472)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,381)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score10.6%(156)
Diversity Score
11
+324%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avis, Pennsylvania?

Avis, Pennsylvania has about 1,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avis, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avis, Pennsylvania earns about $46,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avis, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Avis, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $138,900, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Avis, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Avis, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avis, Pennsylvania?

About 15.4% of people in Avis, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avis, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Avis, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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