Avoca is a village located in Iowa County Wisconsin. Avoca has a 2024 population of 549. Avoca is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 557 in 2020.
The average household income in Avoca is $61,211 with a poverty rate of 22.27%. The median age in Avoca is 45.6 years: 32.2 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avoca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 431 | 92.29% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 6.85% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 186 | 2.49 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Married | 84 | 2.65 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.21 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 28 | 4.46 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 13 | 3.15 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 15.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 2.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.18% |
| High School Graduate | 189 | 55.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 52 | 15.34% |
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 | 328 | 292 | 11 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 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 3.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,500 | $52,083 | $17,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $49,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,821 | $52,031 | $21,389 |
| Some College | $32,500 | $70,417 | $23,250 |
$34,821
Average Earnings
$52,031
Average Male
$21,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.54% of Avoca residents speak only English, while 0.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 431 | 72 | 16.71% |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 100% |
22.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.74%
Male Poverty Rate
28.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avoca is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avoca is White, with 16.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| Some College | 17.48% |
| High School | 13.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,139 | $68,422 |
| Households | $54,500 | $61,211 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $35,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 4.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
83.73%
Born in Avoca
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Avoca residents were born in the United States, with 83.73% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 539 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 541 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 543 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 545 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 547 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 549 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 551 | -5 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 556 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 556 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 557 | -64 | -10.31% |
| 2019 | 621 | -6 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 627 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 629 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 624 | -6 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 630 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 627 | -3 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 630 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 634 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 631 | -6 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 637 | 0 | 0% |