Avon township is located in Fulton County Illinois. Avon township has a 2024 population of 62,599. Avon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 63,588 in 2020.
The average household income in Avon township is $109,444 with a poverty rate of 10.14%. The median age in Avon township is 35.2 years: 34.2 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,373 | 63.44% |
| Two or more races | 8,670 | 13.62% |
| Other race | 6,950 | 10.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,892 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 2,771 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 865 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,619 | 2.93 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 12,094 | 3.6 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 6,039 | 1.27 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 2,359 | 3.61 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 1,127 | 3.29 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,722 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,617 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,686 | 21.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,806 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 9,552 | 23.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,824 | 9.45% |
| Some College | 8,243 | 20.38% |
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 | 22,720 | 21,773 | 9,634 |
| Hispanic | 12,408 | 7,079 | 1,416 |
| 2+ Races | 4,393 | 3,186 | 917 |
| Other Race | 3,946 | 1,895 | 292 |
| Black | 2,337 | 2,237 | 714 |
| Asian | 1,943 | 1,786 | 1,270 |
| Native American | 559 | 327 | 104 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 77.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,244 | $85,417 | $56,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,683 | $108,151 | $73,553 |
| High School Graduate | $43,762 | $50,108 | $38,030 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,075 | $39,818 | $25,771 |
| Overall | $49,280 | $55,346 | $42,229 |
| Some College | $43,714 | $49,397 | $35,596 |
$49,280
Average Earnings
$55,346
Average Male
$42,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.55% of Avon township residents speak only English, while 37.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,947 | 3,691 | 15.41% |
| White | 30,503 | 1,971 | 6.46% |
| Other | 6,938 | 1,348 | 19.43% |
| Multiple | 8,670 | 1,276 | 14.72% |
| Black | 3,857 | 496 | 12.86% |
| Asian | 2,766 | 96 | 3.47% |
| Native | 865 | 54 | 6.24% |
| Islander | 120 | 11 | 9.17% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.41%
Male Poverty Rate
9.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avon township is Other, with 19.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avon township is Asian, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.03% |
| High School | 10.8% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.55% |
| Female Employed | 4.6% |
| Male Employed | 4.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,069 | $119,146 |
| Households | $90,024 | $109,444 |
| Married Families | $112,160 | $131,083 |
| Non Families | $57,755 | $76,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,484
Number of Veterans
2,291
Male Veterans
193
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 657 |
| First Gulf War | 642 |
| Second Gulf War | 535 |
| Korea | 121 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 613 |
| 35 to 54 | 592 |
| 65 to 74 | 554 |
| 75+ | 436 |
| 18 to 34 | 289 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,975 | 6.36% |
| Black | 376 | 14.47% |
| Hispanic | 290 | 1.84% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 2.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
62.06%
Born in Avon township
79.22%
Native Born
20.78%
Foreign Born
11.58%
Non Citizen
9.2%
Naturalized
79.22% of Avon township residents were born in the United States, with 62.06% having been born in Illinois. 11.58% 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 | 61,549 | -210 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 61,759 | -210 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 61,969 | -210 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 62,179 | -210 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 62,389 | -210 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 62,599 | -210 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 62,809 | -210 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 63,019 | -380 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 63,399 | -189 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 63,588 | -26 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 63,614 | -386 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 64,000 | -415 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 64,415 | -195 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 64,610 | -34 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 64,644 | -261 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 64,905 | -41 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 64,946 | 85 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 64,861 | 63 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 64,798 | -105 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 64,903 | 0 | 0% |