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Avon

South Dakota · 590 residents · 0.648 sq mi
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Avon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $50,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+5%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
910 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−16%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406036677307931990201020202024Avon
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,768
+23%since 2000
from $16,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−42.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other12.3%(73)
Diversity Score29.5%(174)
Diversity Score
30
+3157%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, South Dakota?

Avon, South Dakota has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avon, South Dakota?

The typical household in Avon, South Dakota earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avon, South Dakota expensive?

In Avon, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $50,600, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Avon, South Dakota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Avon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avon, South Dakota?

About 18.4% of people in Avon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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