Avon Park, FL

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Avon Park Overview

9,789
TOTAL POPULATION
4,835
MALE POPULATION
4,954
FEMALE POPULATION
97.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,399
PER CAPITA INCOME
$38,043
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,340
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,602
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Avon Park Zip Codes

Avon Park Area Codes

Race in Avon Park

The most populous races in Avon Park are White / Caucasian (4,334 | 44.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3,482 | 35.6%), and Black / African American (2,590 | 26.5%).
Race in Avon Park
Race# Population% Population
Asian1221.3%
Black / African American2,59026.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,48235.6%
Native / Alaskan370.4%
White / Caucasian4,33444.3%
Two or more Races7377.5%
Some other Race1,96920.1%
Total9,789100.0%

Ancestry in Avon Park

The most populous ancestries reported in Avon Park are Mexican (1,555 | 15.9%), Puerto Rican (1,188 | 12.1%), American (983 | 10.0%), German (669 | 6.8%), and Irish (530 | 5.4%), together accounting for 50.3% of all Avon Park residents.
Ancestry in Avon Park
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan70.1%
African250.3%
American98310.0%
Arab280.3%
Bhutanese270.3%
Blackfeet550.6%
British70.1%
British West Indian130.1%
Canadian100.1%
Central American1371.4%
Colombian310.3%
Costa Rican370.4%
Croatian70.1%
Cuban3313.4%
Dominican260.3%
Dutch2382.4%
Ecuadorian470.5%
Egyptian280.3%
English4664.8%
European110.1%
Filipino430.4%
Finnish50.1%
French850.9%
French Canadian60.1%
German6696.8%
Ghanaian90.1%
Guatemalan350.4%
Haitian2392.4%
Honduran60.1%
Hungarian260.3%
Irish5305.4%
Italian1031.1%
Jamaican230.2%
Korean120.1%
Mexican1,55515.9%
Mongolian30.0%
Norwegian280.3%
Polish1201.2%
Portuguese50.1%
Puerto Rican1,18812.1%
Russian120.1%
Salvadoran590.6%
Scotch-Irish200.2%
Scottish350.4%
South American1381.4%
Spanish961.0%
Sri Lankan910.9%
Subsaharan African340.4%
Swedish70.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian770.8%
Ukrainian570.6%
Venezuelan600.6%
Welsh230.2%
West Indian50.1%
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Immigrants in Avon Park

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Avon Park came from Latin America (1,173 | 12.0%), Central America (663 | 6.8%), Mexico (519 | 5.3%), Caribbean (403 | 4.1%), and Cuba (222 | 2.3%), together accounting for 30.4% of all Avon Park residents.
Immigrants in Avon Park
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan70.1%
Africa400.4%
Asia1071.1%
Canada200.2%
Caribbean4034.1%
Central America6636.8%
Costa Rica370.4%
Cuba2222.3%
Dominican Republic260.3%
Eastern Asia100.1%
Ecuador470.5%
Egypt280.3%
El Salvador590.6%
Europe230.2%
Guatemala350.4%
Haiti1241.3%
Honduras130.1%
Jamaica180.2%
Japan100.1%
Latin America1,17312.0%
Mexico5195.3%
Netherlands110.1%
Northern Africa280.3%
Northern Europe120.1%
South Africa120.1%
South America1071.1%
South Central Asia70.1%
South Eastern Asia900.9%
Venezuela600.6%
Vietnam900.9%
Western Europe110.1%
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Sex and Age in Avon Park

Sex and Age in Avon Park

The most populous age groups in Avon Park are 15 to 19 Years (424 | 8.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (431 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Avon Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years376 (7.8%)287 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years378 (7.8%)201 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years159 (3.3%)249 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years424 (8.8%)361 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years318 (6.6%)253 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years368 (7.6%)339 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years160 (3.3%)201 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years222 (4.6%)203 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years314 (6.5%)389 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years152 (3.1%)333 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years316 (6.5%)245 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years148 (3.1%)230 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years276 (5.7%)207 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years368 (7.6%)431 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years155 (3.2%)290 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years283 (5.9%)193 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years121 (2.5%)299 (6.0%)
85 Years and over297 (6.1%)243 (4.9%)
Total4,835 (100.0%)4,954 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Avon Park

Median Family Size in Avon Park

The median family size in Avon Park is 2.89 persons per family, with single female/mother families (845 | 31.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (265 | 10.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Avon Park
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,544 (58.2%)2.67
Single Male/Father265 (10.0%)2.62
Single Female/Mother845 (31.8%)3.36
Total Families2,654 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Avon Park

The median household size in Avon Park is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (845 | 20.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (1,426 | 34.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Avon Park
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,544 (37.8%)2.70
Single Male/Father265 (6.5%)2.85
Single Female/Mother845 (20.7%)3.38
Non-family1,426 (34.9%)1.10
Total Households4,080 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Avon Park

Out of a total of 4,080 households in Avon Park, 2,654 (65.0%) are family households, while 1,426 (34.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,492, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,258.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Avon Park
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,258 (30.8%)
2-Person Households1,492 (36.6%)168 (4.1%)
3-Person Households598 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households265 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households182 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households46 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households71 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,654 (65.0%)1,426 (34.9%)

Female Fertility in Avon Park

Fertility by Age in Avon Park

Average fertility rate in Avon Park is 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Avon Park
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)9.0
Total9 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Avon Park

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Avon Park
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Avon Park

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Avon Park
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)14.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Avon Park

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Avon Park
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Avon Park

Income Overview in Avon Park

Per Capita Income in Avon Park is $24,399, while median incomes of families and households are $38,043 and $35,340 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,789$24,399
Median Family Income2,654$38,043
Mean Family Income2,654$62,403
Median Household Income4,080$35,340
Mean Household Income4,080$54,070
Income Deficit2,654$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,78923.73%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,78976.27¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,7890.49

Earnings by Sex in Avon Park

Average Earnings in Avon Park are $25,144, $30,096 for men and $22,955 for women, a difference of 23.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Avon Park
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,800 (47.8%)$30,096
Female1,962 (52.1%)$22,955
Total3,762 (100.0%)$25,144

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Avon Park

The most common earnings brackets in Avon Park are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (239 | 13.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (241 | 12.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Avon Park
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less79 (4.4%)92 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99985 (4.7%)133 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49954 (3.0%)109 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99932 (1.8%)14 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49919 (1.1%)104 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99977 (4.3%)124 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49979 (4.4%)209 (10.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99925 (1.4%)133 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499104 (5.8%)41 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999239 (13.3%)121 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999104 (5.8%)152 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999217 (12.1%)241 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99966 (3.7%)142 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99955 (3.1%)101 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999136 (7.6%)68 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99954 (3.0%)46 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999169 (9.4%)7 (0.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99952 (2.9%)84 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (4.7%)29 (1.5%)
$100,000+69 (3.8%)12 (0.6%)
Total1,800 (100.0%)1,962 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Avon Park

Average earnings in Avon Park are $32,319 for men and $23,781 for women, a difference of 26.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,250, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $24,556. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,553, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,164.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Avon Park
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,921$16,164
High School Diploma$25,000$32,553
College or Associate's Degree$51,250$26,320
Bachelor's Degree$24,556$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$32,319$23,781

Family Income in Avon Park

Family Income Brackets in Avon Park

According to the Avon Park family income data, there are 557 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 37 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Avon Park
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002077.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991304.9%
$15,000 to $24,99945417.1%
$25,000 to $34,99941915.8%
$35,000 to $49,99933412.6%
$50,000 to $74,99955721.0%
$75,000 to $99,99926810.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991355.1%
$150,000 to $199,999371.4%
$200,000+1094.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Avon Park

4-person families (296 | 11.2%) account for the highest median family income in Avon Park with $63,889 per family, while 2-person families (1,506 | 56.7%) have the highest median income of $16,943 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Avon Park
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,506 (56.7%)$33,886
3-Person Families622 (23.4%)$36,467
4-Person Families296 (11.2%)$63,889
5-Person Families117 (4.4%)$0
6-Person Families42 (1.6%)$21,154
7+ Person Families71 (2.7%)$0
Total2,654 (100.0%)$38,043

Family Income by Number of Earners in Avon Park

The median family income in Avon Park is $38,043, with families comprising 3+ earners (134) having the highest median family income of $88,478, while families with no earners (897) have the lowest median family income of $25,875, accounting for 5.1% and 33.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Avon Park
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners897 (33.8%)$25,875
1 Earner999 (37.6%)$33,907
2 Earners624 (23.5%)$61,481
3+ Earners134 (5.1%)$88,478
Total2,654 (100.0%)$38,043

Household Income in Avon Park

Household Income Brackets in Avon Park

With 804 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Avon Park, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 61 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Avon Park
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003308.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992776.8%
$15,000 to $24,99974718.3%
$25,000 to $34,99966516.3%
$35,000 to $49,99957514.1%
$50,000 to $74,99980419.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993227.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991884.6%
$150,000 to $199,999611.5%
$200,000+1102.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Avon Park

The median household income in Avon Park is $35,340, with the highest median household income of $37,917 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,429 households (35.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,455, with 1,365 households (33.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Avon Park
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years104 (2.5%)$36,009
25 to 44 Years1,365 (33.5%)$34,455
45 to 64 Years1,182 (29.0%)$35,338
65+ Years1,429 (35.0%)$37,917
Total4,080 (100.0%)$35,340

Poverty in Avon Park

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Avon Park

With 19.3% poverty level for males and 25.8% for females among the residents of Avon Park, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (60.4%) and 112 females (69.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Avon Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (30.5%)84 (29.3%)
5 Years32 (60.4%)5 (8.9%)
6 to 11 Years45 (13.0%)63 (27.2%)
12 to 14 Years32 (23.0%)112 (69.1%)
15 Years41 (38.3%)40 (34.5%)
16 and 17 Years43 (24.0%)53 (46.1%)
18 to 24 Years94 (22.7%)103 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Years9 (1.7%)77 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years63 (11.7%)253 (42.7%)
45 to 54 Years92 (20.3%)95 (16.4%)
55 to 64 Years194 (45.8%)150 (34.3%)
65 to 74 Years33 (6.5%)109 (15.6%)
75 Years and over118 (17.8%)79 (13.6%)
Total909 (19.3%)1,223 (25.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Avon Park

According to the poverty statistics in Avon Park, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.3% of males and 91.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Avon Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years258 (69.5%)203 (70.7%)
5 Years21 (39.6%)51 (91.1%)
6 to 11 Years300 (87.0%)169 (72.8%)
12 to 14 Years107 (77.0%)50 (30.9%)
15 Years66 (61.7%)76 (65.5%)
16 and 17 Years136 (76.0%)62 (53.9%)
18 to 24 Years320 (77.3%)245 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years519 (98.3%)463 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years473 (88.2%)339 (57.3%)
45 to 54 Years362 (79.7%)483 (83.6%)
55 to 64 Years230 (54.2%)287 (65.7%)
65 to 74 Years479 (93.5%)591 (84.4%)
75 Years and over543 (82.2%)503 (86.4%)
Total3,814 (80.7%)3,522 (74.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Avon Park

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Avon Park show that 16.4% or 253 of the total 1,544 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 60.3%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Avon Park
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children983 (85.3%)170 (14.7%)
1 or 2 Children235 (85.8%)39 (14.2%)
3 or 4 Children29 (39.7%)44 (60.3%)
5 or more Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,291 (83.6%)253 (16.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Avon Park

According to the poverty data in Avon Park, 3.0% or 8 single-father households and 34.1% or 288 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (7.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Avon Park
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (7.4%)72 (24.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)150 (33.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)39 (56.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total8 (3.0%)288 (34.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Avon Park

The poverty data for Avon Park shows that 253 of the married-couple family households (16.4%) and 296 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (60.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Avon Park
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children170 (14.7%)80 (19.8%)
1 or 2 Children39 (14.2%)150 (24.6%)
3 or 4 Children44 (60.3%)39 (56.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total253 (16.4%)296 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Avon Park

Employment by Class of Employer in Avon Park

Among the 3,167 employed individuals in Avon Park, private company employees (2,171 | 68.5%), not-for-profit organizations (299 | 9.4%), and state government employees (195 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Avon Park
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,17168.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1514.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1043.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2999.4%
Local Government Employees1805.7%
State Government Employees1956.2%
Federal Government Employees672.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,167100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Avon Park

According to the labor force statistics for Avon Park, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,916), 45.5% or 3,602 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.7% or 421 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 96.1% or 347 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 32.4% or 66 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Avon Park
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years204 (36.3%)66 (32.4%)
20 to 24 Years461 (80.7%)67 (14.5%)
25 to 29 Years527 (74.5%)37 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years347 (96.1%)89 (25.6%)
35 to 44 Years837 (74.2%)103 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years693 (66.3%)4 (0.6%)
55 to 59 Years201 (53.2%)26 (12.9%)
60 to 64 Years96 (19.9%)25 (26.0%)
65 to 74 Years147 (11.8%)5 (3.4%)
75 Years and over88 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,602 (45.5%)421 (11.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Avon Park

According to labor force statistics for Avon Park, 65.8% of individuals (2,700) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,103) are in the labor force, with 10.5% or 284 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 71.1% or 1,010 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.4% or 120 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Avon Park
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School617 (57.3%)209 (19.4%)
High School Diploma1,010 (71.1%)142 (10.0%)
College / Associate Degree800 (66.9%)94 (7.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher275 (67.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,700 (65.8%)431 (10.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Avon Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Avon Park are Community & Social Service (290 | 9.1%), Education Instruction & Library (200 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (190 | 6.0%), Business & Financial (124 | 3.9%), and Management (98 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Avon Park

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Avon Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Avon Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Management53 (54.1%)45 (45.9%)
Business & Financial83 (66.9%)41 (33.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 113 (39.0%)177 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media56 (66.7%)28 (33.3%)
Legal Services & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library51 (25.5%)149 (74.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating33 (17.4%)157 (82.6%)
Health Technologists33 (54.1%)28 (45.9%)
Total (Category)300 (41.1%)430 (58.9%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Avon Park are Healthcare Support (357 | 11.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (223 | 7.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (206 | 6.5%), Personal Care & Service (67 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (50 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Avon Park

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Avon Park, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.9%), Personal Care & Service (89.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (79.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Avon Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support11 (3.1%)346 (96.9%)
Security & Protection50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving43 (20.9%)163 (79.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance104 (46.6%)119 (53.4%)
Personal Care & Service7 (10.4%)60 (89.5%)
Total (Category)215 (23.8%)688 (76.2%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Avon Park are Sales & Related (342 | 10.8%), and Office & Administration (271 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Avon Park

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Avon Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related216 (63.2%)126 (36.8%)
Office & Administration116 (42.8%)155 (57.2%)
Total (Category)332 (54.2%)281 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Avon Park are Construction & Extraction (333 | 10.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (173 | 5.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (85 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Avon Park

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Avon Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry85 (49.1%)88 (50.9%)
Construction & Extraction316 (94.9%)17 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)486 (82.2%)105 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Avon Park are Production (130 | 4.1%), Material Moving (127 | 4.0%), and Transportation (85 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Avon Park

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Avon Park
OccupationMaleFemale
Production125 (96.2%)5 (3.8%)
Transportation78 (91.8%)7 (8.2%)
Material Moving116 (91.3%)11 (8.7%)
Total (Category)319 (93.3%)23 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Avon Park

Employment Industries in Avon Park

The major employment industries in Avon Park include Health Care & Social Assistance (700 | 22.0%), Retail Trade (487 | 15.3%), Construction (349 | 11.0%), Administrative & Support (289 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (272 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Avon Park

Employment Industries by Sex in Avon Park

The Avon Park industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.6%), Educational Services (72.8%), and Finance & Insurance (70.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Avon Park
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting123 (53.7%)106 (46.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction333 (95.4%)16 (4.6%)
Manufacturing63 (82.9%)13 (17.1%)
Wholesale Trade72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade300 (61.6%)187 (38.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (36.1%)39 (63.9%)
Utilities25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance24 (29.3%)58 (70.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (65.4%)9 (34.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support257 (88.9%)32 (11.1%)
Educational Services74 (27.2%)198 (72.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance73 (10.4%)627 (89.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services70 (32.1%)148 (67.9%)
Public Administration107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,652 (52.0%)1,527 (48.0%)

Education in Avon Park

School Enrollment in Avon Park

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,093 students in Avon Park are college / undergraduate (544 | 26.0%), elementary school (480 | 22.9%), and high school (463 | 22.1%).
School Enrollment in Avon Park
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1095.2%
Kindergarten1296.2%
Elementary School48022.9%
Middle School32915.7%
High School46322.1%
College / Undergraduate54426.0%
Graduate / Professional391.9%
Total2,093100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Avon Park

Out of a total of 2,093 students who are enrolled in schools in Avon Park, 186 (8.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,907 (91.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 52 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 72 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Avon Park
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old524 (91.6%)48 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds366 (89.7%)42 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds71 (57.7%)52 (42.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds197 (93.4%)14 (6.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
35 Years and over190 (88.4%)25 (11.6%)
Total1,907 (91.1%)186 (8.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Avon Park

Education (296 | 33.0%), business (211 | 23.5%), science & technology (89 | 9.9%), liberal arts & history (76 | 8.5%), and psychology (42 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 897 individuals in Avon Park who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Avon Park
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics313.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural121.3%
Physical & Health Sciences283.1%
Psychology424.7%
Social Sciences252.8%
Engineering262.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology899.9%
Business21123.5%
Education29633.0%
Literature & Languages60.7%
Liberal Arts & History768.5%
Visual & Performing Arts252.8%
Communications141.6%
Arts & Humanities161.8%
Total897100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Avon Park

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Avon Park

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Avon Park are males with 2 vehicles (618, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (583, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Avon Park
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (1.3%)56 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle518 (33.1%)650 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles618 (39.5%)583 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles251 (16.0%)98 (6.5%)
4 Vehicles125 (8.0%)86 (5.7%)
5 or more Vehicles32 (2.0%)37 (2.5%)
Total1,565 (100.0%)1,510 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Avon Park

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Avon Park are 20 to 24 minutes (615 commuters, 19.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (558 commuters, 18.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (410 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Avon Park
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2919.4%
5 to 9 Minutes40113.0%
10 to 14 Minutes55818.0%
15 to 19 Minutes41013.3%
20 to 24 Minutes61519.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1053.4%
30 to 34 Minutes31510.2%
35 to 39 Minutes200.6%
40 to 44 Minutes772.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1264.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1153.7%
90 or more Minutes601.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Avon Park

The most common commute times in Avon Park are 10 to 14 minutes (287 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (445 commuters, 30.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Avon Park
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes153 (9.5%)138 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes235 (14.6%)166 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes287 (17.8%)271 (18.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes180 (11.2%)230 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes170 (10.6%)445 (30.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes31 (1.9%)74 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes240 (14.9%)75 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (0.1%)18 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes77 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes89 (5.5%)37 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes86 (5.3%)29 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes60 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Avon Park

The most frequent times of departure to work in Avon Park are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (250, 15.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (304, 20.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Avon Park
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM177 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM115 (7.1%)56 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM79 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM165 (10.2%)220 (14.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM250 (15.5%)209 (14.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM205 (12.7%)304 (20.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM106 (6.6%)128 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM149 (9.2%)78 (5.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)125 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM97 (6.0%)4 (0.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)174 (11.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM43 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM158 (9.8%)103 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM66 (4.1%)82 (5.5%)
Total1,610 (100.0%)1,483 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Avon Park

Occupancy by Ownership in Avon Park

Of the total 4,080 dwellings in Avon Park, owner-occupied units account for 2,403 (58.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,677 (41.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Avon Park
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,40358.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,67741.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,080100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Avon Park

Occupancy by Household Size in Avon Park
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,25830.8%
2-Person Household1,66040.7%
3-Person Household59814.7%
4+ Person Household56413.8%
Total Housing Units4,080100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Avon Park

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Avon Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household528 (42.0%)730 (58.0%)
2-Person Household1,238 (74.6%)422 (25.4%)
3-Person Household327 (54.7%)271 (45.3%)
4+ Person Household310 (55.0%)254 (45.0%)
Total Housing Units2,403 (58.9%)1,677 (41.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Avon Park

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Avon Park
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School592 (58.2%)426 (41.8%)
High School Diploma645 (53.9%)552 (46.1%)
College/Associate Degree756 (55.6%)604 (44.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher410 (81.2%)95 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Avon Park

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Avon Park
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years70817.3%
35 to 44 Years76118.6%
45 to 54 Years66816.4%
55 to 64 Years51412.6%
65 to 74 Years67616.6%
75 to 84 Years42710.5%
85 Years and Over3268.0%
Total4,080100.0%

Housing Finances in Avon Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Avon Park

Median Income by Occupancy in Avon Park
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,403 (58.9%)$45,958
Renter-Occupied1,677 (41.1%)$32,471
Average4,080 (100.0%)$35,340

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Avon Park

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Avon Park
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00067 (2.8%)152 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99934 (1.4%)76 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999179 (7.4%)98 (5.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99975 (3.1%)175 (10.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999273 (11.4%)224 (13.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999358 (14.9%)307 (18.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999258 (10.7%)319 (19.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999612 (25.5%)191 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999284 (11.8%)39 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99997 (4.0%)91 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more166 (6.9%)5 (0.3%)
Total2,403 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Avon Park

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Avon Park
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300504 (21.0%)65 (3.9%)
$300 to $499621 (25.8%)71 (4.2%)
$500 to $799494 (20.6%)660 (39.4%)
$800 to $999228 (9.5%)437 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499412 (17.2%)306 (18.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99997 (4.0%)33 (2.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (0.4%)25 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99916 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more22 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,403 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Avon Park

Housing Structures in Avon Park

Housing Structures in Avon Park
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,29156.1%
Single Unit, Attached1513.7%
2 Unit Apartments3669.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3498.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3478.5%
10 or more Apartments1102.7%
Mobile Home / Other46611.4%
Total4,080100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Avon Park

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Avon Park
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,806 (78.8%)485 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached89 (58.9%)62 (41.1%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (2.5%)357 (97.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments33 (9.5%)316 (90.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11 (3.2%)336 (96.8%)
10 or more Apartments9 (8.2%)101 (91.8%)
Mobile Home / Other446 (95.7%)20 (4.3%)
Total2,403 (58.9%)1,677 (41.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Avon Park

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Avon Park
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)213 (12.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms90 (3.7%)384 (22.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,246 (51.8%)892 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms682 (28.4%)183 (10.9%)
8 or more Rooms385 (16.0%)5 (0.3%)
Total2,403 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Avon Park

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Avon Park
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16 (0.7%)11 (0.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas73 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,212 (92.0%)1,651 (98.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels79 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used23 (1.0%)15 (0.9%)
Total2,403 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Avon Park

Household Vehicle Usage in Avon Park
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle39 (1.6%)205 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle1,235 (51.4%)1,131 (67.4%)
2 Vehicles770 (32.0%)265 (15.8%)
3 or more Vehicles359 (14.9%)76 (4.5%)
Total2,403 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Avon Park

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Avon Park

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,568835
Median Property Value$92,100$154,500
Median Household Income$49,000$73
Monthly Housing Costs$386$22
Real Estate Taxes$417$87

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Avon Park

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Avon Park
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000418 (26.7%)59 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999468 (29.8%)240 (28.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999628 (40.1%)452 (54.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99919 (1.2%)52 (6.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99928 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (0.4%)22 (2.6%)
Total1,568 (100.0%)835 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Avon Park

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Avon Park
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00092 (5.9%)2 (0.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999384 (24.5%)9 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999142 (9.1%)143 (17.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999168 (10.7%)216 (25.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999379 (24.2%)90 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999248 (15.8%)233 (27.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99962 (4.0%)36 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more93 (5.9%)35 (4.2%)
Total1,568 (100.0%)835 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Avon Park

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Avon Park
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x771 (49.2%)41,042 (4,915.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x255 (16.3%)201 (24.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x56 (3.6%)260 (31.1%)
4.0x or more455 (29.0%)105 (12.6%)
Total1,568 (100.0%)835 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Avon Park

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Avon Park
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,135 (72.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499115 (7.3%)285 (34.1%)
$800 to $1,49954 (3.4%)302 (36.2%)
Total1,568 (100.0%)835 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Avon Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Avon Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Avon Park
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years751 (97.3%)21 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,488 (98.5%)23 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years526 (67.8%)250 (32.2%)
26 to 34 Years618 (60.9%)397 (39.1%)
35 to 44 Years848 (75.2%)280 (24.8%)
45 to 54 Years867 (84.0%)165 (16.0%)
55 to 64 Years705 (81.9%)156 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,154 (95.2%)58 (4.8%)
75 Years and older1,229 (98.9%)14 (1.1%)
Total8,186 (85.7%)1,364 (14.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Avon Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Avon Park
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born751 (97.3%)21 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,488 (98.5%)23 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen526 (67.8%)250 (32.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Avon Park

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Avon Park
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,334 (85.2%)405 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,205 (81.5%)502 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,827 (91.3%)175 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999653 (89.6%)76 (10.4%)
$100,000 and over1,051 (89.4%)124 (10.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Avon Park

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Avon Park
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6708 (91.7%)69 (8.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,094 (72.4%)415 (27.5%)
19 to 25 Years325 (41.9%)236 (30.4%)
25 to 34 Years233 (23.0%)401 (39.5%)
35 to 44 Years487 (43.2%)431 (38.2%)
45 to 54 Years193 (18.7%)681 (66.0%)
55 to 64 Years357 (41.5%)427 (49.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,146 (94.6%)546 (45.1%)
75 Years and over1,229 (98.9%)763 (61.4%)
Total5,772 (60.4%)3,969 (41.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Avon Park

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Avon Park
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (10.1%)55 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years138 (14.0%)161 (17.4%)
35 to 64 Years541 (38.3%)302 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years153 (29.9%)221 (31.6%)
75 Years and over401 (60.7%)402 (69.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Avon Park

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Avon Park: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years121 (8.6%)51 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years46 (9.0%)54 (7.7%)
75 Years and over131 (19.8%)115 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Avon Park: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (3.0%)35 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years44 (3.1%)118 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years40 (7.8%)41 (5.9%)
75 Years and over41 (6.2%)64 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Avon Park: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (7.8%)55 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years132 (13.4%)70 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years208 (14.7%)116 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years30 (5.9%)34 (4.9%)
75 Years and over49 (7.4%)77 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Avon Park: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years62 (6.3%)68 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years396 (28.0%)139 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years76 (14.8%)170 (24.3%)
75 Years and over261 (39.5%)315 (54.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Avon Park: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (2.5%)36 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years56 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years115 (8.1%)74 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over204 (30.9%)52 (8.9%)

Technology Access in Avon Park

Computing Device Access in Avon Park

Computing Device Access in Avon Park
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,43059.6%
Smartphone3,37082.6%
Tablet1,89546.5%
No Computing Device3498.6%
Total4,080100.0%

Internet Access in Avon Park

Internet Access in Avon Park
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,43959.8%
Cellular Data Only76518.8%
Satellite Internet3207.8%
No Internet72717.8%
Total4,080100.0%

Avon Park Summary

Avon Park is a city located in Highlands County, Florida, United States. It is the oldest city in Highlands County, having been founded in 1884. The city is located in the heart of Central Florida, approximately 50 miles southeast of Tampa and 75 miles southwest of Orlando. As of the 2010 census, the population of Avon Park was 8,836.

History

Avon Park was founded in 1884 by a group of settlers from Ohio, led by Dr. J.C. Mendenhall. The settlers purchased the land from the State of Florida and named the town after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. The town was incorporated in 1911 and was the first city in Highlands County.
Avon Park was a popular winter resort destination in the early 20th century, with many wealthy northerners coming to the area to escape the cold winter months. The city was also home to a large citrus industry, with many groves and packing houses located in the area.

Geography

Avon Park is located at 27°37'N 81°30'W (27.619, -81.500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

Avon Park is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is also home to South Florida State College, which provides educational opportunities to the local community.
Avon Park is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Avon Park Air Force Range, the Avon Park Historic District, and the Avon Park Lakes.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,836 people, 3,717 households, and 2,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,093.3 people per square mile (421.9/km2). There were 4,541 housing units at an average density of 562.3 per square mile (217.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 22.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.2% of the population.
There were 3,717 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,813, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $19,919 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,945. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Avon Park?
Total Population of Avon Park is 9,789.
What is the Total Male Population of Avon Park?
Total Male Population of Avon Park is 4,835.
What is the Total Female Population of Avon Park?
Total Female Population of Avon Park is 4,954.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Avon Park?
There are 97.60 Males per 100 Females in Avon Park.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Avon Park?
There are 102.46 Females per 100 Males in Avon Park.
What is the Median Population Age in Avon Park?
Median Population Age in Avon Park is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Avon Park
Average Family Size in Avon Park is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Avon Park
Average Household Size in Avon Park is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Avon Park?
Per Capita income in Avon Park is $24,399.
What is the Median Family Income in Avon Park?
Median Family Income in Avon Park is $38,043.
What is the Median Household income in Avon Park?
Median Household Income in Avon Park is $35,340.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Avon Park?
Income or Wage Gap in Avon Park is 23.7%.
Women in Avon Park earn 76.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Avon Park?
Inequality or Gini Index in Avon Park is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Avon Park?
There are 3,602 People in the Labor Forcein in Avon Park.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Avon Park?
45.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Avon Park.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Avon Park?
Unemployment Rate in Avon Park is 11.7%.