Avoca, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 439, Avoca'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

Avoca is a small community located in Indiana, within Lawrence County. The total population is 439. It ranks as the 534th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Avoca is 57.6 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 26.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Avoca is $73,654. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Avoca, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $211,600. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Avoca is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Avoca has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Avoca, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.