Avondale, PA Demographics

A map of Avondale's Population by Race

Avondale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,084, a large decrease from the 1,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% Hispanic, 22.3% White, 7.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avondale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Avondale, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avondale is ranked the 959th 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). Avondale was ranked the 861st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avondale's White Population

242 residents of Avondale, or 22.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avondale is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Avondale ranks 1873rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's White population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of Avondale's population has decreased from 29.6% to 22.3%.

Avondale is less White than neighboring Toughkenamon (33.3% White), West Grove (53.8% White), Kennett Square (46.5% White), North Star (77.4% White), and Unionville CDP (Chester County) (93.7% White).

Avondale's Black Population

86 residents of Avondale, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avondale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Avondale ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Black residents' share of Avondale's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.9%.

Avondale is more Black than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Black), West Grove (6% Black), Kennett Square (3.1% Black), North Star (4.2% Black), and Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Black).

Avondale's Asian Population

6 residents of Avondale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avondale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Avondale ranks 820th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Avondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Avondale is more Asian than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Asian), Kennett Square (0.2% Asian), and Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Asian). Avondale is less Asian than neighboring West Grove (2.3% Asian), and North Star (12.2% Asian).

Avondale's Hispanic Population

745 residents of Avondale, or 68.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avondale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Avondale ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Avondale's population has increased from 60.7% to 68.7%.

Avondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Toughkenamon (66.7% Hispanic), West Grove (34.1% Hispanic), Kennett Square (46.1% Hispanic), North Star (2% Hispanic), and Unionville CDP (Chester County) (6.3% Hispanic).

Avondale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Avondale, 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 Avondale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Avondale ranks 881st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Avondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), and Kennett Square (0.1% Native American/Other).

Avondale's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Avondale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avondale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Avondale ranks 881st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avondale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 88.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Avondale's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.5%.

Avondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Multiracial), and Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial). Avondale is less Multiracial than neighboring West Grove (3% Multiracial), Kennett Square (4% Multiracial), and North Star (4.2% 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.