Avoca, PA Demographics

A map of Avoca's Population by Race

Avoca, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,526, a less than 1% change from the 2,507 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.3% 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 slightly less 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 Avoca, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avoca is ranked the 557th 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). Avoca was ranked the 551st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avoca's White Population

2,336 residents of Avoca, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avoca is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Avoca ranks 836th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Avoca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.5%.

Avoca is more White than neighboring Dupont (89.5% White), Hughestown (79.7% White), Old Forge (82% White), Duryea (77.5% White), and Moosic (79.5% White).

Avoca's Black Population

8 residents of Avoca, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avoca is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Avoca ranks 956th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Black residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Avoca is more Black than neighboring Duryea (0.1% Black). Avoca is less Black than neighboring Hughestown (1.3% Black), Old Forge (0.7% Black), and Moosic (3.8% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Avoca ranks 881st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 Dupont (4.3% Asian), Hughestown (3.3% Asian), Old Forge (1.7% Asian), Duryea (1.4% Asian), and Moosic (2.9% Asian).

Avoca's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Avoca, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avoca is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Avoca ranks 608th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Avoca's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Avoca is more Hispanic than neighboring Dupont (0.7% Hispanic). Avoca is less Hispanic than neighboring Hughestown (4.1% Hispanic), Old Forge (10.5% Hispanic), Duryea (19.9% Hispanic), and Moosic (6.4% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Avoca ranks 1458th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Avoca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hughestown (0.3% Native American/Other), Old Forge (1% Native American/Other), and Moosic (2.7% Native American/Other).

Avoca's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Avoca, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avoca is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Avoca ranks 1415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avoca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Avoca's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.3%.

Avoca is more Multiracial than neighboring Old Forge (4.2% Multiracial), and Duryea (1% Multiracial). Avoca is less Multiracial than neighboring Dupont (5.2% Multiracial), Hughestown (11.3% Multiracial), and Moosic (4.7% 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.