Avon, CO Demographics
A map of Avon's Population by Race
Avon, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,972, a slight decrease from the 6,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.0% White, 31.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 6.2% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Avon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Avon, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Avon is ranked the 104th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Avon's White Population
3,165 residents of Avon, or 53.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avon is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Avon ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 54.9% to 53.0%.
Avon is more White than neighboring Wolcott (0% White), and Fulford (0% White). Avon is less White than neighboring Edwards (57.3% White), Vail (83.2% White), and Minturn (69.3% White).
Avon's Black Population
0 residents of Avon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avon is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Avon ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Avon is less Black than neighboring Edwards (2.5% Black).
Avon's Asian Population
372 residents of Avon, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avon is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Avon ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 138.5%. Asian residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.2%.
Avon is more Asian than neighboring Edwards (2.2% Asian), Vail (0.5% Asian), Minturn (0% Asian), Wolcott (0% Asian), and Fulford (0% Asian).
Avon's Hispanic Population
1,866 residents of Avon, or 31.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avon is higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Avon ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 38.9% to 31.2%.
Avon is more Hispanic than neighboring Vail (12.8% Hispanic), Minturn (20.9% Hispanic), Wolcott (0% Hispanic), and Fulford (0% Hispanic). Avon is less Hispanic than neighboring Edwards (32.1% Hispanic).
Avon's Native American/Other Population
90 residents of Avon, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avon is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Avon ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 119.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.
Avon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edwards (1.2% Native American/Other), Vail (0.1% Native American/Other), Minturn (0% Native American/Other), Wolcott (0% Native American/Other), and Fulford (0% Native American/Other).
Avon's Multiracial Population
479 residents of Avon, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avon is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Avon ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 327.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 1.8% to 8.0%.
Avon is more Multiracial than neighboring Edwards (4.6% Multiracial), Vail (3.3% Multiracial), Wolcott (0% Multiracial), and Fulford (0% Multiracial). Avon is less Multiracial than neighboring Minturn (9.8% 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.