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Avon

South Dakota · 586 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 $42,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
586
+4%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−19%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5406036677307931990201020202024Avon
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,446
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,931
+36%since 2000
from $16,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(528)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(25)
Diversity Score15.6%(91)
Diversity Score
16
+1620%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avon, South Dakota?

Avon, South Dakota has about 586 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avon, South Dakota earns about $42,446 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Avon, South Dakota?

About 27.5% 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 28.8% of people in Avon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avon, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Avon, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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