Avon, SD Demographics

A map of Avon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	677	528	96.2%	90.1%
Native American/Other	13	34	1.8%	5.8%
Multiracial	8	12	1.1%	2.0%
Hispanic	6	9	0.9%	1.5%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Avon, South Dakota has an estimated population of 704, a large increase from the 586 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.2% White, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota 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 18.4% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avon is ranked the 117th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avon's White Population

677 residents of Avon, or 96.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avon is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Avon ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon's White population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. White residents' share of Avon's population has increased from 90.1% to 96.2%.

Avon is more White than neighboring Dante (94.2% White), Tyndall (93.9% White), Springfield (62.6% White), and Greenwood Colony (0% White). Avon is less White than neighboring Clearfield Colony (100% 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 South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Avon ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Avon is less Black than neighboring Tyndall (0.8% Black), and Springfield (7.6% 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 comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Avon ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Avon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Avon is less Asian than neighboring Tyndall (0.1% Asian), and Springfield (0.3% Asian).

Avon's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Avon, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avon is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Avon ranks 290th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

Avon is more Hispanic than neighboring Dante (0% Hispanic), Clearfield Colony (0% Hispanic), Tyndall (0.5% Hispanic), and Greenwood Colony (0% Hispanic). Avon is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (6.4% Hispanic).

Avon's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Avon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avon is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Avon ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.8%.

Avon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clearfield Colony (0% Native American/Other), Tyndall (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greenwood Colony (0% Native American/Other). Avon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dante (5.8% Native American/Other), and Springfield (18.3% Native American/Other).

Avon's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Avon, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avon is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Avon ranks 306th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Avon's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

Avon is more Multiracial than neighboring Dante (0% Multiracial), Clearfield Colony (0% Multiracial), and Greenwood Colony (0% Multiracial). Avon is less Multiracial than neighboring Tyndall (4% Multiracial), and Springfield (4.9% 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.