Avon town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Avon town has a 2024 population of 4,712. Avon town is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,772 in 2020.
The average household income in Avon town is $130,878 with a poverty rate of 5.15%. The median age in Avon town is 37.3 years: 37.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avon town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,816 | 59.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,193 | 25.1% |
| Two or more races | 254 | 5.34% |
| Asian | 245 | 5.15% |
| Other race | 245 | 5.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,702 | 2.79 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 755 | 3.77 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 598 | 1.25 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 260 | 3.01 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Male | 89 | 4.08 | 100 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 5.84% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 15.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 804 | 24.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 923 | 27.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 7.71% |
| Some College | 411 | 12.38% |
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 | 2,105 | 2,010 | 667 |
| Black | 656 | 556 | 246 |
| Other Race | 200 | 90 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 90 | 22 |
| Asian | 164 | 76 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 109 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,549 | $81,250 | $72,852 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,977 | $140,156 | $101,818 |
| High School Graduate | $53,527 | $64,335 | $43,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,000 | $72,554 | $29,583 |
| Overall | $59,423 | $70,196 | $50,781 |
| Some College | $44,167 | $49,549 | $36,610 |
$59,423
Average Earnings
$70,196
Average Male
$50,781
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.41% of Avon town residents speak only English, while 23.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,747 | 137 | 4.99% |
| Other | 245 | 81 | 33.06% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 60 | 25.97% |
| Asian | 245 | 17 | 6.94% |
| Multiple | 253 | 8 | 3.16% |
5.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.21%
Male Poverty Rate
5.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avon town is Other, with 33.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avon town is Multiple, with 3.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.11% |
| High School | 4.33% |
| Some College | 1.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,643 | $144,761 |
| Households | $129,487 | $130,878 |
| Married Families | $153,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,083 | $98,010 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
308
Number of Veterans
293
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 11.01% |
| Asian | 24 | 10.96% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 10.14% |
| Black | 14 | 1.81% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
72.08%
Born in Avon town
81.23%
Native Born
18.77%
Foreign Born
8.63%
Non Citizen
10.14%
Naturalized
81.23% of Avon town residents were born in the United States, with 72.08% having been born in Massachusetts. 8.63% 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 | 4,647 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 4,660 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 4,673 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 4,686 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 4,699 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 4,712 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 4,725 | -13 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,738 | -19 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 4,757 | -15 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 4,772 | 220 | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 4,552 | 43 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 4,509 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 4,497 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 4,485 | 21 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 4,464 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,463 | 17 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 4,446 | 43 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 4,403 | 26 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,377 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 4,364 | 0 | 0% |