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Avondale

Pennsylvania · 1,265 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Avondale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,800. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,265
+14%since 2000
from 1,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,614 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.8
−14%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Avondale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,203
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,253
+3%since 2000
from $16,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction29.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(498)
Black15.5%(172)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(422)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.4%(858)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(388)
Black8.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino59%(746)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score67.6%(855)
Diversity Score
68
−13%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
44.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

Avondale, Pennsylvania has about 1,265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avondale, Pennsylvania earns about $53,203 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 $215,800, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

About 8.3% 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 17.6% 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 311 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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