Avon, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 173, Avon'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

Avon is a small community located in Montana, within Powell County. The total population is 173. It ranks as the 267th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Avon is 30.8 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 35.3% of the population under 18, Avon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.9% 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 Avon is $100,250. This is 38% higher than the state median of $72,509. It is also 24% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.2%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Avon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $179,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $375,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Avon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Avon was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

47.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%. Notably, 24.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Avon, Montana 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 Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.