Avondale, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 338, Avondale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Avondale is a small community located in Colorado, within Pueblo County. The total population is 338. It ranks as the 328th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Avondale is 56.5 years. This is 50% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 3.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Avondale is $96,391. This is about the same as the state median of $95,470. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Avondale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $164,100. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Avondale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Avondale is Hispanic or Latino, making up 78.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.1%) is well below the state average of 64.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (78.1% vs 22.5%).

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Avondale, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.