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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avondale

Pennsylvania · 1,108 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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The short version

Avondale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $118,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+16%since 1990
from 954 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,289 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,971 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+5%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Avondale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,815 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,794
+38%since 1990
from $12,203 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $524 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−18%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(701)
Black22.4%(214)
Hispanic / Latino17%(162)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score68.3%(652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(498)
Black15.5%(172)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(422)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score77.4%(858)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

Avondale, Pennsylvania has about 1,108 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avondale, Pennsylvania earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avondale, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Avondale, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Avondale, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of people in Avondale, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avondale, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Avondale, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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