Avis, PA Demographics

A map of Avis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,098	1,381	93.8%	93.8%
Multiracial	29	40	2.5%	2.7%
Native American/Other	20	6	1.7%	0.4%
Asian	14	4	1.2%	0.3%
Hispanic	7	27	0.6%	1.8%
Black	3	15	0.3%	1.0%

Avis, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,171, a large decrease from the 1,473 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avis is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Avis, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 12.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avis is ranked the 913th 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). Avis was ranked the 795th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avis's White Population

1,098 residents of Avis, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avis is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Avis ranks 593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's White population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of Avis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.8%.

Avis is more White than neighboring McElhattan (82.8% White). Avis is less White than neighboring Jersey Shore (96.1% White), Woolrich (99.5% White), Rauchtown (98% White), and Dunnstown (97.7% White).

Avis's Black Population

3 residents of Avis, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avis is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Avis ranks 945th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Avis's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Avis is more Black than neighboring Woolrich (0% Black), Rauchtown (0% Black), and Dunnstown (0% Black). Avis is less Black than neighboring McElhattan (6.7% Black), and Jersey Shore (1.3% Black).

Avis's Asian Population

14 residents of Avis, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avis is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Avis ranks 1193rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Avis's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.2%.

Avis is more Asian than neighboring Jersey Shore (0% Asian), Woolrich (0% Asian), Rauchtown (0% Asian), and Dunnstown (0.2% Asian). Avis is less Asian than neighboring McElhattan (3% Asian).

Avis's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Avis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avis is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Avis ranks 1098th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Avis's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.

Avis is more Hispanic than neighboring Woolrich (0% Hispanic), and Rauchtown (0% Hispanic). Avis is less Hispanic than neighboring McElhattan (2.6% Hispanic), Jersey Shore (1.7% Hispanic), and Dunnstown (1.8% Hispanic).

Avis's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Avis, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Avis ranks 840th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avis's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Avis is more Native American/Other than neighboring McElhattan (1.2% Native American/Other), Jersey Shore (0.2% Native American/Other), Woolrich (0% Native American/Other), Rauchtown (0% Native American/Other), and Dunnstown (0% Native American/Other).

Avis's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Avis, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Avis ranks 1289th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Avis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Avis is more Multiracial than neighboring Jersey Shore (0.7% Multiracial), Woolrich (0.5% Multiracial), Rauchtown (2% Multiracial), and Dunnstown (0.3% Multiracial). Avis is less Multiracial than neighboring McElhattan (3.8% 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.