Avoca, IN Demographics

A map of Avoca's Population by Race

Avoca, Indiana has an estimated population of 439, a large decrease from the 545 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less diverse than Indiana 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 10.9% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avoca is ranked the 534th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 455th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avoca's White Population

395 residents of Avoca, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avoca is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Avoca ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 94.3% to 90.0%.

Avoca is more White than neighboring Oolitic (85.4% White), and Harrodsburg (87.6% White). Avoca is less White than neighboring Bedford (93.5% White), Williams (93% White), and Smithville-Sanders (97.8% 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 lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Avoca ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Oolitic (0.3% Black), and Bedford (0.6% Black).

Avoca's Asian Population

0 residents of Avoca, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avoca is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Avoca ranks 250th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Avoca is less Asian than neighboring Oolitic (0.1% Asian), Bedford (0.2% Asian), and Smithville-Sanders (0.8% Asian).

Avoca's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Avoca, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avoca is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Avoca ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.3%.

Avoca is more Hispanic than neighboring Oolitic (0% Hispanic), Bedford (2.7% Hispanic), Harrodsburg (0% Hispanic), and Smithville-Sanders (0% Hispanic). Avoca is less Hispanic than neighboring Williams (7% Hispanic).

Avoca's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Avoca, 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 Avoca is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Avoca ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Avoca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oolitic (10.4% Native American/Other), Bedford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Harrodsburg (12.4% Native American/Other).

Avoca's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Avoca, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avoca is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Avoca ranks 596th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 127.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.7%.

Avoca is more Multiracial than neighboring Oolitic (3.7% Multiracial), Bedford (2.7% Multiracial), Harrodsburg (0% Multiracial), Williams (0% Multiracial), and Smithville-Sanders (1.3% 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.