Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Avalon, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,338

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

55.1%1,840

White

44.7%1,491

Asian

0.1%4

Black

0.1%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

22%535

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%55

Some College (1+ yr)

24.3%592

Associate's Degree

7%170

Bachelor's Degree

13%316

Master's Degree

7.7%187

Doctorate

6.2%150

HS or Higher

82.3%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$936,000

Median Renti

$2,006

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.4%706

Renter-Occupied

48.6%668

Total Units

2,014

Homeownership

51.4%

Vacancy Rate

31.8%

Home Values

$300K–$500K

9.8%69

$500K–$1M

50.6%357

$1M+

39.7%280

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

103

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

124

$2,000+

316

Year Built

2000–2009

2.7%55

1990–1999

0.8%16

1980–1989

10.7%216

1970–1979

26%524

1960–1969

2.6%52

1950–1959

5.2%104

1940–1949

5.3%107

1939 or earlier

46.7%940

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.9%727

Utility Gas

33.6%462

No Fuel

8.2%113

Other

5.2%72

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,139

Mean Household Incomei

$102,260

Per Capita Incomei

$43,083

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,891

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%57

$10K–$15K

2.3%31

$20K–$25K

2.5%34

$30K–$35K

2.7%37

$40K–$45K

3%41

$45K–$50K

7.6%104

$60K–$75K

9.7%133

$75K–$100K

15.4%212

$100K–$125K

24%330

$125K–$150K

5.7%78

$150K–$200K

20.1%276

$200K+

3%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$1,087/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 850 homes70% occupied$1,087/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

46%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

28%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63% of subsidized households are minority

5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81624.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

733

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,850

Avg. Commutei

11.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,891

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

136(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured