Avoca is a town located in Benton County Arkansas. Avoca has a 2024 population of 480. Avoca is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Avoca is $74,768 with a poverty rate of 8.14%. The median age in Avoca is 50 years: 42.7 years for males, and 57.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avoca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 45.1% |
| Other race | 212 | 29.24% |
| Two or more races | 179 | 24.69% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.97% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.94 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 114 | 2.17 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Married | 84 | 3.94 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 30 | 3.4 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Male | 19 | 2.37 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 15.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.31% |
| High School Graduate | 274 | 50.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 9.02% |
| Some College | 63 | 11.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 193 | 39 |
| Other Race | 203 | 189 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 67 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 55 | 8 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 28.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $67,813 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $61,071 |
| High School Graduate | $32,969 | $47,917 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,625 | $60,521 | $60,729 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $49,500 | $40,357 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $47,500 | $0 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$49,500
Average Male
$40,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.87% of Avoca residents speak only English, while 11.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 229 | 38 | 16.59% |
| Multiple | 179 | 29 | 16.2% |
| White | 287 | 20 | 6.97% |
| Other | 212 | 3 | 1.42% |
8.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.82%
Male Poverty Rate
7.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avoca is Hispanic, with 16.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avoca is Other, with 1.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.1% |
| Some College | 3.61% |
| High School | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,464 | $90,483 |
| Households | $57,063 | $74,768 |
| Married Families | $99,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,500 | $46,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
24.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 12.41% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5.07% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.5%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.38%
Born in Avoca
86.9%
Native Born
13.1%
Foreign Born
10.34%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
86.9% of Avoca residents were born in the United States, with 45.38% having been born in Arkansas. 10.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 475 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 476 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 478 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 479 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 480 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 482 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 483 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 484 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 486 | -35 | -6.72% |
| 2019 | 521 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 520 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 523 | 6 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 517 | 4 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 513 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 512 | 3 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 509 | 5 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 504 | 8 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 496 | 11 | 2.27% |
| 2010 | 485 | 0 | 0% |