Avoca, Minnesota
Avoca: City in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Avoca is a city located in the county of Murray in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 147 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 134 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Avoca
| Population : | 134 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Murray County |
| Postal code : | 56114 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 3.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,539 feet / 469 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 05:23:04 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Avoca is located at 43°56'55"N 95°38'44"W (43.9485700, -95.6455600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Avoca decreased by 9.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 147 | - | census |
| 2011 | 147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 145 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 144 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 142 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 141 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 137 | -2.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 138 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 136 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 135 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 134 | -0.75% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,266 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,151 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,649 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,121 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,858 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,893 |
Avoca zip code is 56114.
County name: Murray, County
fips: 27101
Avoca, City of Avoca
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,893 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $104,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $965 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $349 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $639 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,316 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,562 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 480,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 403,699 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,753 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,043 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,750 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 660 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,380 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 338,547 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,630 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,366 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,991 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 690 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 243 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,020 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 213 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,862 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 67.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 551.74 |
People born in Avoca (1)
Minnesota State Legislator Ole J. Finstad was born in Avoca
Schools in Avoca
College & universities near Avoca, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457679 | Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington (MN) | 56187 |
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- Avoca , Pennsylvania city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 2,603 people.
- Avoca , New York town in Steuben County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,121 people.
- Avoca , Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,537 people.
- Avoca , Wisconsin village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 620 people.
- Avoca , Indiana unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 583 people.
- Avoca , Arkansas town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 522 people.
- Avoca , Nebraska village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 253 people.
Other cities in Murray County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Murray County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulda | 1,206 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Iona | 490 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Slayton | 282 | City in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Chandler | 246 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lake Wilson | 224 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Currie | 212 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lowville | 161 | Township in Murray County, Minnesota |
| Dovray | 146 | Township in Murray County, Minnesota |
| Hadley | 59 | City in Minnesota, USA |
