Avalon, CA

Census Place

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2023 Population
3,373
1.98% 1-year decline
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
36.9
11.9% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
8.04%
6.36% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$91,713
2.9% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$902,800
7.7% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
1,940
4.76% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Avalon, CA had a population of 3.37k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $91,713. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Avalon, CA declined from 3,441 to 3,373, a −1.98% decrease and its median household income grew from $89,131 to $91,713, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Avalon, CA are White (Hispanic) (35.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (22.4%), Other (Hispanic) (7.59%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.148%).

None of the households in Avalon, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.4% of the residents in Avalon, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Avalon, CA was $902,800, and the homeownership rate was 34.2%.

Most people in Avalon, CA walked to work, and the average commute time was 9.82 minutes. The average car ownership in Avalon, CA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Avalon, CA is home to a population of 3.37k people, from which 83.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 27.8% of Avalon, CA residents were born outside of the country (939 people).

In 2023, there were 1.03 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.2k people) in Avalon, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k White (Non-Hispanic) and 755 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

83.4%
2023 Citizenship
83.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 83.4% of Avalon, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Avalon, CA was 83.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Avalon, CA
  1. White (Hispanic)
    1.2k ± 484
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.16k ± 415
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    755 ± 420
65.4%
Hispanic Population
2.21k people

In 2023, there were 1.03 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.2k people) in Avalon, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k White (Non-Hispanic) and 755 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

65.4% of the people in Avalon, CA are hispanic (2.21k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Avalon, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

27.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
939 people
25.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
866 people

As of 2023, 27.8% of Avalon, CA residents (939 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Avalon, CA was 25.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Korea
    71 ± 107
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    31 ± 51
  3. Vietnam
    30 ± 55

Avalon, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 2.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Avalon, CA employs 1.94k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Avalon, CA were Accommodation & Food Services (508 people), Retail Trade (276 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (269 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($69,786), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,809), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,809).

Employment

Occupations

1.94k
2023 Value
± 453
−4.76%
1 Year decline
± 31.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Avalon, CA declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 2.04k employees to 1.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Avalon, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (317 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (264 people), and Management Occupations (250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Avalon, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.94k
2023 Value
± 453
−4.76%
1 Year decline
± 31.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Avalon, CA declined at a rate of −4.76%, from 2.04k employees to 1.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avalon, CA, are Accommodation & Food Services (508 people), Retail Trade (276 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (269 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Avalon, CA, though some of these residents may live in Avalon, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,993
Median earning men ± $7,622
$49,144
Median earning women ± $12,341

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($69,786), Retail Trade ($52,628), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,182).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,740), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,680), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($36,632).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Avalon, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 2.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.39% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (6.79M), Some college (6.7M), and Bachelors Degree (6.45M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Avalon, CA was $902,800 in 2023, which is 2.98 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $978,100 to $902,800, a 7.7% decrease. The homeownership rate in Avalon, CA is 34.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Avalon, CA have an average commute time of 9.82 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Avalon, CA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$902,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$500,133
$410
Median Property Taxes
±$197

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Avalon, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

34.2%
Homeownership
2023
66.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 34.2% of the housing units in Avalon, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 32.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Avalon, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$91,713
Median Household Income
± $23,133
1.2k
Number of Households
± 336

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.2k households in Avalon, CA grew to $91,713 from the previous year's value of $89,131.

The following chart displays the households in Avalon, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Avalon, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Walked (39.8%)
  2. Drove Alone (38.7%)
  3. Carpooled (11.4%)

In 2023, 39.8% of workers in Avalon, CA walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (38.7%) and those who carpooled to work (11.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

9.82 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Avalon, CA have a shorter commute time (9.82 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Avalon, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Avalon, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Avalon, CA have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Avalon, CA (270 out of 3.36k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Avalon, CA is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.1% of the population of Avalon, CA has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 8.52% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 0.923% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.081% decrease from the previous year (1,234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 222 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.9%
Uninsured
40.9%
Employer Coverage
24.5%
Medicaid
8.52%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
0.923%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Avalon, CA grew by 8.11% from 8.24% to 8.9%.

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