Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ Demographics

A map of Avon-by-the-Sea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,936	1,702	95.4%	88.0%
Multiracial	46	45	2.3%	2.3%
Hispanic	42	141	2.1%	7.3%
Asian	5	20	0.2%	1.0%
Black	1	22	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,030, an increase from the 1,933 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avon-by-the-Sea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avon-by-the-Sea has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avon-by-the-Sea, that probability was 21.9% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avon-by-the-Sea is ranked the 456th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Avon-by-the-Sea was ranked the 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avon-by-the-Sea's White Population

1,936 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avon-by-the-Sea is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 106th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has increased from 88.0% to 95.4%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is more White than neighboring Bradley Beach (80.8% White), Belmar (82.5% White), Neptune City (58.4% White), Ocean Grove (92.5% White), and Lake Como (78.8% White).

Avon-by-the-Sea's Black Population

1 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avon-by-the-Sea is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 551st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's Black population has declined by an estimated 95.5%. Black residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is less Black than neighboring Bradley Beach (0.9% Black), Belmar (0.7% Black), Neptune City (16.4% Black), Ocean Grove (1% Black), and Lake Como (3% Black).

Avon-by-the-Sea's Asian Population

5 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avon-by-the-Sea is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 557th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is less Asian than neighboring Bradley Beach (4.2% Asian), Belmar (1% Asian), Neptune City (3.5% Asian), Ocean Grove (1.6% Asian), and Lake Como (0.7% Asian).

Avon-by-the-Sea's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avon-by-the-Sea is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 445th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 7.3% to 2.1%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is less Hispanic than neighboring Bradley Beach (11.7% Hispanic), Belmar (14.3% Hispanic), Neptune City (11.8% Hispanic), Ocean Grove (3.8% Hispanic), and Lake Como (15.9% Hispanic).

Avon-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, 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 Avon-by-the-Sea is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley Beach (1.6% Native American/Other), Belmar (1.2% Native American/Other), and Neptune City (2.2% Native American/Other).

Avon-by-the-Sea's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Avon-by-the-Sea, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avon-by-the-Sea is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Avon-by-the-Sea ranks 546th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon-by-the-Sea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Avon-by-the-Sea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Avon-by-the-Sea is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradley Beach (0.8% Multiracial), Belmar (0.3% Multiracial), Ocean Grove (0.9% Multiracial), and Lake Como (1.5% Multiracial). Avon-by-the-Sea is less Multiracial than neighboring Neptune City (7.6% 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.