Avalon, CA Demographics

A map of Avalon's Population by Race

Avalon, California has an estimated population of 3,338, a decrease from the 3,460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% Hispanic, 44.7% White, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avalon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avalon has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avalon, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avalon is ranked the 766th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Avalon was ranked the 751st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avalon's White Population

1,491 residents of Avalon, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avalon is considerably higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Avalon ranks 1066th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Avalon's population has increased from 39.5% to 44.7%.

Avalon is more White than neighboring Lomita (34.2% White). Avalon is less White than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (46.7% White), Rolling Hills (63.9% White), Rolling Hills Estates (58.3% White), and Palos Verdes Estates (59.8% White).

Avalon's Black Population

2 residents of Avalon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avalon is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Avalon ranks 814th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Black population has declined by an estimated 93.1%. Black residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Avalon is less Black than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (1.6% Black), Rolling Hills (6.6% Black), Rolling Hills Estates (1.9% Black), Lomita (4.3% Black), and Palos Verdes Estates (3.8% Black).

Avalon's Asian Population

4 residents of Avalon, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avalon is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Avalon ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.2%. Asian residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Avalon is less Asian than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (31.8% Asian), Rolling Hills (19.2% Asian), Rolling Hills Estates (24.5% Asian), Lomita (17.2% Asian), and Palos Verdes Estates (24.5% Asian).

Avalon's Hispanic Population

1,840 residents of Avalon, or 55.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avalon is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Avalon ranks 357th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Avalon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.1%.

Avalon is more Hispanic than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (12.1% Hispanic), Rolling Hills (6.3% Hispanic), Rolling Hills Estates (4.7% Hispanic), Lomita (34.4% Hispanic), and Palos Verdes Estates (4.9% Hispanic).

Avalon's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Avalon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avalon is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Avalon ranks 1306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Avalon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (0.8% Native American/Other), Rolling Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Rolling Hills Estates (0.3% Native American/Other), Lomita (0.8% Native American/Other), and Palos Verdes Estates (0.5% Native American/Other).

Avalon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Avalon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avalon is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Avalon ranks 1158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Avalon is less Multiracial than neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes (7% Multiracial), Rolling Hills (3.7% Multiracial), Rolling Hills Estates (10.4% Multiracial), Lomita (9.1% Multiracial), and Palos Verdes Estates (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.