State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,120.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.05%
Growth Since 2010
23.53%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Avon Park, Florida Population 2021
10,915
Avon Park is a city located in Highlands County Florida. With a 2020 population of 10,915, it is the 165th largest city in Florida and the 2924th largest city in the United States . Avon Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 23.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,836 in 2010. Avon Park reached it's highest population of 10,915 in 2021. Spanning over 10 miles, Avon Park has a population density of 1,121 people per square mile.
The average household income in Avon Park is $47,690 with a poverty rate of 33.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $781 per month, and the median house value is $70,300. The median age in Avon Park is 33.6 years, 30.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
Avon Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avon Park was:
- White: 49.33%
- Black or African American: 31.29%
- Other race: 16.82%
- Two or more races: 2.01%
- Asian: 0.55%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Avon Park, Florida is 10,915 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,576.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,836.
Avon Park, Florida Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,160 | 49.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,273 | 31.29% |
| Some Other Race | 1,760 | 16.82% |
| Two or More Races | 210 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.55% |
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Avon Park Population by Race
Avon Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Avon Park Population by Age
Avon Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,421 | 2.95 | 54.7 |
| Married | 1,512 | 3.35 | 68.3 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.11 | 53.5 |
| Female | 715 | 4.56 | 29.9 |
| Male | 116 | 4.8 | 40.5 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
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Avon Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 590 | 9.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 791 | 12.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,436 | 39.22% |
| Some College | 1,269 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 391 | 6.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 233 | 3.75% |
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Avon Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Avon Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 2,614 | 461 |
| Black | 1,612 | 1,303 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 1,512 | 851 | 41 |
| Other Race | 712 | 370 | |
| Asian | 58 | 21 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.76%.
Avon Park Educational Attainment by Race
Avon Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Avon Park Language by Age
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Avon Park Language
69.78% of Avon Park residents speak only English, while 30.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.69% of the population.
Avon Park Language
Avon Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,981 | 1,489 | 49.95% |
| Other | 1,760 | 1,002 | 56.93% |
| White | 3,718 | 957 | 25.74% |
| Black | 3,242 | 888 | 27.39% |
| Multiple | 210 | 107 | 50.95% |
33.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.16%
Male Poverty Rate
37.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Avon Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avon Park is Other, with 56.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avon Park is White, with 25.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.64%.
Avon Park Poverty
Avon Park Poverty Rate by Education
Avon Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Avon Park Married by Age and Sex
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Avon Park Marriage
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 35-44.
Avon Park Marital Status by Race
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Avon Park Marital Status
Avon Park Veterans by War
Avon Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 11.30% |
| Black | 66 | 3.26% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.87% |
| Other Race | 15 | 1.50% |
Avon Park Veterans by Race
Avon Park Veterans by Education
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12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Avon Park Veterans by Education
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53%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
19.1%
Unemployment Rate
Avon Park Employment by Age
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Avon Park Employment by Race
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Avon Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.59%
Native Born
12.41%
Foreign Born
9.54%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.59% of Avon Park residents were born in the United States, with 51.36% having been born in Florida. 9.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Avon Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,915 | 113 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 10,802 | 113 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 10,689 | 113 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 10,576 | 93 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 10,483 | 166 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 10,317 | 175 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 10,142 | 143 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 9,999 | 42 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 9,957 | -23 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 9,980 | -32 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 10,012 | -21 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 10,033 | 1,491 | 1.62% |
| 2000 | 8,542 | 500 | 0.60% |
| 1990 | 8,042 | 16 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 8,026 | 1,314 | 1.80% |
| 1970 | 6,712 | 639 | 1.01% |
| 1960 | 6,073 | 1,461 | 2.79% |
| 1950 | 4,612 | 1,487 | 3.97% |
| 1940 | 3,125 | -230 | -0.71% |
| 1930 | 3,355 | 0.00% |