Avalon, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 47, Avalon'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

Avalon is a small community located in Missouri, within Livingston County. The total population is 47. It ranks as the 985th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Avalon is 62.8 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.9% 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 Avalon is $56,500. This is 20% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 83% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Avalon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $56,300. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Avalon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Avalon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Avalon, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.