Avoca, AR Demographics

A map of Avoca's Population by Race

Avoca, Arkansas has an estimated population of 799, a dramatic increase from the 487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.9% White, 29.7% Hispanic, 22.2% Native American/Other, 7.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avoca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avoca has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avoca, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avoca is ranked the 240th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Avoca was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avoca's White Population

319 residents of Avoca, or 39.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avoca is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Avoca ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 68.6% to 39.9%.

Avoca is less White than neighboring Prairie Creek (73.9% White), Little Flock (72.1% White), Pea Ridge (62.3% White), Garfield (71.1% White), and Rogers (49% White).

Avoca's Black Population

0 residents of Avoca, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avoca is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Avoca ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Avoca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Avoca is less Black than neighboring Little Flock (0.9% Black), Pea Ridge (3.8% Black), and Rogers (1% Black).

Avoca's Asian Population

5 residents of Avoca, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avoca is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Avoca ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Avoca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Avoca is less Asian than neighboring Prairie Creek (1.8% Asian), Little Flock (2.9% Asian), Pea Ridge (0.8% Asian), and Rogers (2.7% Asian).

Avoca's Hispanic Population

237 residents of Avoca, or 29.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avoca is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Avoca ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 24.2% to 29.7%.

Avoca is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Creek (2.2% Hispanic), Little Flock (14.5% Hispanic), Pea Ridge (13.2% Hispanic), and Garfield (9.4% Hispanic). Avoca is less Hispanic than neighboring Rogers (33.9% Hispanic).

Avoca's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Avoca, or 22.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avoca is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Avoca ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1261.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 2.7% to 22.2%.

Avoca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie Creek (2.4% Native American/Other), Little Flock (2% Native American/Other), Pea Ridge (4.7% Native American/Other), Garfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rogers (1.3% Native American/Other).

Avoca's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Avoca, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avoca is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Avoca ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 258.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 3.5% to 7.6%.

Avoca is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Creek (19.7% Multiracial), Pea Ridge (15.2% Multiracial), Garfield (18.3% Multiracial), and Rogers (12.1% 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.