Avalon, PA Demographics

A map of Avalon's Population by Race

Avalon, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,762 in 2020. It was 79.5% White, 11.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Avalon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is the 289th most populous. 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).

Avalon's White Population

3,788 residents of Avalon identify as White, or 79.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Avalon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #1568 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more White than neighboring Bellevue (77.2% White), and McKees Rocks (48.2% White). Avalon is less White than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (94.8% White), Ben Avon (87.3% White), and Emsworth (84.8% White).

Avalon's Black Population

526 residents of Avalon identify as Black, or 11.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Avalon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more Black than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0.5% Black), Ben Avon (3.8% Black), and Emsworth (4% Black). Avalon is less Black than neighboring Bellevue (12.2% Black), and McKees Rocks (41% Black).

Avalon's Asian Population

58 residents of Avalon identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Avalon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #495 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more Asian than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0% Asian). Avalon is less Asian than neighboring Bellevue (1.5% Asian), Emsworth (1.9% Asian), and McKees Rocks (1.3% Asian).

Avalon's Hispanic Population

136 residents of Avalon identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Avalon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #763 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more Hispanic than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0.3% Hispanic), Ben Avon (2.7% Hispanic), and McKees Rocks (2.2% Hispanic). Avalon is less Hispanic than neighboring Emsworth (3.6% Hispanic).

Avalon's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Avalon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Avalon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), Ben Avon (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellevue (0.6% Native American/Other), and Emsworth (0.6% Native American/Other). Avalon is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKees Rocks (1% Native American/Other).

Avalon's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Avalon identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Avalon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Avalon is ranked #394 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Avalon is more Multiracial than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (4.3% Multiracial). Avalon is less Multiracial than neighboring Ben Avon (4.7% Multiracial), Bellevue (5.6% Multiracial), Emsworth (5% Multiracial), and McKees Rocks (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.