Ava is a city located in Douglas County Missouri. Ava has a 2024 population of 3,242. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Ava is currently growing at a rate of 2.69% annually and its population has increased by 11.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,902 in 2020.
The average household income in Ava is $69,333 with a poverty rate of 17.21%. The median age in Ava is 36.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ava was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,900 | 97.38% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 2.05% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.37% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,116 | 2.56 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 491 | 3.17 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.46 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Female | 143 | 2.95 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 44 | 5.5 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 11.27% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 12% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 3.31% |
| High School Graduate | 741 | 38.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 3.98% |
| Some College | 468 | 24.2% |
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 | 1,891 | 1,601 | 293 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 3 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,824 | $0 | $44,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,089 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,763 | $34,737 | $21,184 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,482 | $33,482 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,129 | $39,345 | $39,028 |
| Some College | $39,792 | $50,167 | $23,036 |
$39,129
Average Earnings
$39,345
Average Male
$39,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Ava residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,808 | 478 | 17.02% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Multiple | 6 | 5 | 83.33% |
17.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.1%
Male Poverty Rate
14.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ava is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ava is White, with 17.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.16% |
| Some College | 20.92% |
| High School | 16.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,141 | $92,629 |
| Households | $44,722 | $69,333 |
| Married Families | $63,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,927 | $33,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 34 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 6.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
63.2%
Born in Ava
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.56% of Ava residents were born in the United States, with 63.2% having been born in Missouri. 0.17% 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 | 3,667 | 85 | 2.37% |
| 2028 | 3,582 | 85 | 2.43% |
| 2027 | 3,497 | 85 | 2.49% |
| 2026 | 3,412 | 85 | 2.55% |
| 2025 | 3,327 | 85 | 2.62% |
| 2024 | 3,242 | 85 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | 3,157 | 104 | 3.41% |
| 2022 | 3,053 | 113 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 2,940 | 38 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 2,902 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 2,880 | -35 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,915 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 2,892 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 2,904 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 2,909 | -38 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 2,947 | 16 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 2,931 | -30 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 2,961 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 2,977 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 2,982 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,021 | 83 | 2.83% |
| 1990 | 2,938 | 177 | 6.41% |
| 1980 | 2,761 | 257 | 10.26% |
| 1970 | 2,504 | -1,163 | -31.72% |