Avon Park, FL

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2022 Population
9,789
0.658% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
42.9
2.88% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
22.5%
1.28% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$35,340
8.68% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$101,300
19.6% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
3,179
4.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Avon Park, FL had a population of 9.79k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $35,340. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Avon Park, FL grew from 9,725 to 9,789, a 0.658% increase and its median household income grew from $32,518 to $35,340, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Avon Park, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (31.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.9%), Other (Hispanic) (17.2%), White (Hispanic) (12.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.42%).

None of the households in Avon Park, FL 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.

91.5% of the residents in Avon Park, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Avon Park, FL are South Florida State College (604 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Avon Park, FL was $101,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%.

Most people in Avon Park, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Avon Park, FL was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Avon Park, FL is home to a population of 9.79k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.8% of Avon Park, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.35k people).

In 2022, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.12k people) in Avon Park, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.69k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.5%
2022 Citizenship
90.9%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.5% of Avon Park, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Avon Park, FL was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Avon Park, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.12k ± 511
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.54k ± 423
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    1.69k ± 586
35.6%
Hispanic Population
3.48k people

In 2022, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.12k people) in Avon Park, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.69k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

35.6% of the people in Avon Park, FL are hispanic (3.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Avon Park, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.35k people
14.7%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.43k people

As of 2022, 13.8% of Avon Park, FL residents (1.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Avon Park, FL was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    283 ± 99
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    78 ± 48
  3. Korea
    71 ± 52

Avon Park, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Avon Park, FL employs 3.18k people. The largest industries in Avon Park, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (700 people), Retail Trade (487 people), and Construction (349 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,429), Public Administration ($55,954), and Construction ($34,469).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

3.18k
2022 Value
± 469
−4.22%
1 Year decline
± 21.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Avon Park, FL declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 3.32k employees to 3.18k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Avon Park, FL, are Healthcare Support Occupations (357 people), Sales & Related Occupations (342 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (333 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Avon Park, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

3.18k
2022 Value
± 469
−4.22%
1 Year decline
± 21.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Avon Park, FL declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 3.32k employees to 3.18k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avon Park, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (700 people), Retail Trade (487 people), and Construction (349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Avon Park, FL, though some of these residents may live in Avon Park, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,282
Median earning men ± $5,712
$25,803
Median earning women ± $5,345

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,954), Construction ($34,743), and Manufacturing ($34,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,602), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,236), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,063).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% 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 12.6%.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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 Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Avon Park, FL awarded 604 degrees. The student population of Avon Park, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 980 male students and 1,912 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Avon Park, FL are White (280 and 47.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (219 and 36.9%), Black or African American (57 and 9.61%), and Asian (17 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Avon Park, FL by number of degrees awarded are South Florida State College (604 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Avon Park, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (221 and 36.6%), Registered Nursing (63 and 10.4%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (57 and 9.44%).

The median tuition cost in Avon Park, FL for a public four year colleges is $3,135 for in-state students and $11,829 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,892 students enrolled in Avon Park, FL, 33.9% men and 66.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,193 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 221 degrees awarded
  2. 49 degrees awarded
  3. 13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Avon Park, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 221 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Avon Park, FL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
604 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Florida State College with 604 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 242 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Avon Park, FL, which is 0.669 times less than the 362 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 280 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 219 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,135) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Avon Park, FL was $101,300 in 2022, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $84,700 to $101,300, a 19.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Avon Park, FL is 58.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Avon Park, FL have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Avon Park, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Avon Park, FL is $35,340. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Avon Park, FL was Census Tract 9601.01 with a value of $64,613, followed by Census Tract 9601.02 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $56,139 and $41,900.

Property

$101,300
Median Property Value 2022
±$12,040
$2,403
Median Property Taxes
±$341

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 Avon Park, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

58.9%
Homeownership
2022
70.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 58.9% of the housing units in Avon Park, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9601.01
  2. Census Tract 9601.02
  3. Census Tract 9602

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Avon Park, FL was Census Tract 9601.01 with a value of $64,613, followed by Census Tract 9601.02 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $56,139 and $41,900.

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

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Household Income

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$35,340
Median Household Income
± $3,432
4.08k
Number of Households
± 516

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.08k households in Avon Park, FL grew to $35,340 from the previous year's value of $32,518.

The following chart displays the households in Avon Park, FL 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 $20k - $25k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Avon Park, FL is from Florida.
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
  2. Carpooled (13.1%)
  3. Walked (4.8%)

In 2022, 78.7% of workers in Avon Park, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who walked to work (4.8%).

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Avon Park, FL have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Avon Park, FL 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 Avon Park, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Avon Park, FL have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Avon Park, FL (2.13k out of 9.47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Avon Park, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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

85.7% of the population of Avon Park, FL has health coverage, with 18.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Highlands County, FL see 1807 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.79% increase from the previous year (1741 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2295 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1201 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,807 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Highlands County, FL

Primary care physicians in Highlands County, FL see an average of 1,807 patients per year. This represents a 3.79% increase from the previous year (1,741 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Highlands County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
Employer Coverage
31.6%
Medicaid
18.5%
Medicare
15.4%
Non-Group
1.93%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Avon Park, FL grew by 8.75% from 13.1% to 14.3%.

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