Avon, NY Demographics
A map of Avon's Population by Race
Avon, New York has an estimated population of 3,417, a less than 1% change from the 3,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 18.1% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Avon is ranked the 461st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 461st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Avon's White Population
3,159 residents of Avon, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avon is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Avon ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 90.3% to 92.4%.
Avon is more White than neighboring Lakeville (90.8% White), and Scottsville (92.3% White). Avon is less White than neighboring East Avon (93.6% White), South Lima (100% White), and Fowlerville (98.9% White).
Avon's Black Population
58 residents of Avon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avon is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Avon ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Black residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.
Avon is more Black than neighboring East Avon (0% Black), Lakeville (0% Black), South Lima (0% Black), and Fowlerville (0% Black). Avon is less Black than neighboring Scottsville (2.7% Black).
Avon's Asian Population
0 residents of Avon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avon is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Avon ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Avon is less Asian than neighboring East Avon (3.4% Asian), and Scottsville (0.1% Asian).
Avon's Hispanic Population
106 residents of Avon, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avon is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Avon ranks 764th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.1%.
Avon is more Hispanic than neighboring East Avon (0% Hispanic), Lakeville (0.2% Hispanic), South Lima (0% Hispanic), Fowlerville (1.1% Hispanic), and Scottsville (2.4% Hispanic).
Avon's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Avon, or 0.8% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Avon ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Avon is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Avon (0% Native American/Other), Lakeville (0% Native American/Other), South Lima (0% Native American/Other), Fowlerville (0% Native American/Other), and Scottsville (0.4% Native American/Other).
Avon's Multiracial Population
65 residents of Avon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avon is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Avon ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.9%.
Avon is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lima (0% Multiracial), and Fowlerville (0% Multiracial). Avon is less Multiracial than neighboring East Avon (2.9% Multiracial), Lakeville (8.9% Multiracial), and Scottsville (2.1% 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.