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Avondale

Pennsylvania · 1,274 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Avondale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,600. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,274
+15%since 2000
from 1,108 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,632 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.2
−7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Avondale
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,569
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,465
+40%since 2000
from $16,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,355
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(377)
Black5.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(773)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score63.8%(812)
Diversity Score
64
−18%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
46.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2013
from 54.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

Avondale, Pennsylvania has about 1,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Avondale, Pennsylvania earns about $72,569 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 $235,600, and the typical rent is about $1,355 a month.

How educated are people in Avondale, Pennsylvania?

About 27.8% 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 3.1% 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 320 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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