Avalon is a borough located in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Avalon has a 2024 population of 4,530. Avalon is currently declining at a rate of -1.26% annually and its population has decreased by -4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Avalon is $73,439 with a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median age in Avalon is 44.3 years: 39.3 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avalon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,886 | 82.87% |
| Black or African American | 575 | 12.26% |
| Asian | 124 | 2.64% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,625 | 1.75 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 1,682 | 1.06 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 527 | 2.86 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 239 | 3.02 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 177 | 3.34 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
1.75
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 3.76% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 10.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,036 | 27.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 322 | 8.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,046 | 27.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 836 | 22.12% |
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 | 3,190 | 3,089 | 1,210 |
| Black | 442 | 391 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 56 | 16 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 16 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $63,902 | $51,445 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,086 | $111,389 | $47,679 |
| High School Graduate | $33,365 | $52,045 | $30,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,442 | $56,280 | $37,327 |
| Some College | $38,778 | $41,932 | $35,759 |
$48,442
Average Earnings
$56,280
Average Male
$37,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.37% of Avalon residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,801 | 525 | 13.81% |
| Black | 564 | 85 | 15.07% |
| Other | 42 | 25 | 59.52% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 25 | 32.05% |
| Asian | 124 | 4 | 3.23% |
13.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.63%
Male Poverty Rate
15.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avalon is Other, with 59.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avalon is Asian, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.95% |
| High School | 21.53% |
| Some College | 15.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.57% |
| Female Employed | 10.5% |
| Male Employed | 1.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,361 | $105,910 |
| Households | $51,156 | $73,439 |
| Married Families | $108,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,073 | $52,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
425
Number of Veterans
425
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 65 to 74 | 156 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 12.06% |
| Black | 10 | 1.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
74.64%
Born in Avalon
97.46%
Native Born
2.54%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
97.46% of Avalon residents were born in the United States, with 74.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,244 | -57 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 4,301 | -57 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 4,358 | -58 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 4,416 | -57 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 4,473 | -57 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 4,530 | -58 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 4,588 | -54 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 4,642 | -66 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 4,708 | -52 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 4,760 | 221 | 4.87% |
| 2019 | 4,539 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 4,561 | -28 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,589 | -36 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 4,625 | -35 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 4,660 | -34 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 4,694 | -17 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 4,711 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 4,717 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,718 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,717 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,294 | -490 | -8.47% |
| 1990 | 5,784 | -456 | -7.31% |
| 1980 | 6,240 | -825 | -11.68% |
| 1970 | 7,065 | 206 | 3% |
| 1960 | 6,859 | 396 | 6.13% |
| 1950 | 6,463 | 308 | 5% |
| 1940 | 6,155 | 215 | 3.62% |
| 1930 | 5,940 | 663 | 12.56% |
| 1920 | 5,277 | 960 | 22.24% |
| 1910 | 4,317 | 73 | 1.72% |