Avalon, PA Demographics

A map of Avalon's Population by Race

Avalon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,674, a slight decrease from the 4,762 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 15.6% Black, 2.7% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 35.2% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avalon is ranked the 299th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avalon's White Population

3,668 residents of Avalon, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avalon is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Avalon ranks 1568th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 79.5% to 78.5%.

Avalon is more White than neighboring McKees Rocks (54.3% White). Avalon is less White than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (96.7% White), Ben Avon (83.9% White), Bellevue (82.9% White), and Emsworth (78.6% White).

Avalon's Black Population

729 residents of Avalon, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avalon is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Avalon ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Black residents' share of Avalon's population has increased from 11.0% to 15.6%.

Avalon is more Black than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0% Black), Ben Avon (6.3% Black), Bellevue (9.1% Black), and Emsworth (5.3% Black). Avalon is less Black than neighboring McKees Rocks (22.1% Black).

Avalon's Asian Population

126 residents of Avalon, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avalon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Avalon ranks 509th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 117.2%. Asian residents' share of Avalon's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.7%.

Avalon is more Asian than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (2% Asian), Ben Avon (0.8% Asian), Bellevue (0.9% Asian), Emsworth (0.2% Asian), and McKees Rocks (0.8% Asian).

Avalon's Hispanic Population

91 residents of Avalon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avalon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Avalon ranks 788th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Avalon is more Hispanic than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0.7% Hispanic), and Bellevue (1.7% Hispanic). Avalon is less Hispanic than neighboring Ben Avon (4.1% Hispanic), Emsworth (11.1% Hispanic), and McKees Rocks (5.3% Hispanic).

Avalon's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Avalon, or 0.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Avalon ranks 366th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avalon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Avalon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0% Native American/Other), Bellevue (0% Native American/Other), and Emsworth (0% Native American/Other). Avalon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Avon (0.9% Native American/Other), and McKees Rocks (7.6% Native American/Other).

Avalon's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Avalon, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avalon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Avalon ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avalon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Avalon's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.9%.

Avalon is more Multiracial than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0.7% Multiracial). Avalon is less Multiracial than neighboring Ben Avon (4% Multiracial), Bellevue (5.4% Multiracial), Emsworth (4.8% Multiracial), and McKees Rocks (10.1% 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.