Avondale, AZ

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2024 Population

92,477

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

33.4

3.09% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.342% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$86,123

5.98% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$394,600

13.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

46,283

3.65% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Avondale, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.9% of the residents in Avondale, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Avondale, AZ are Estrella Mountain Community College (2,406 degrees awarded in 2024), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (1,084 degrees), and Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix (315 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Avondale, AZ was $394,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Avondale, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Avondale, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Avondale, AZ is home to a population of 92.5k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 19.3% of Avondale, AZ residents were born outside of the country (17.8k people).

In 2024, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.5k people) in Avondale, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.9%

2024 Citizenship

91.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.9% of Avondale, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Avondale, AZ was 91.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Avondale, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Avondale, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.5k ± 1.75k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
21.8k ± 2.34k
Other (Hispanic)
18.3k ± 2.2k

53.4%

Hispanic Population

49.4k people

53.4% of the people in Avondale, AZ are hispanic (49.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Avondale, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
491,277 ± 16,626 people
India
45,077 ± 5,197 people
Canada
39,505 ± 4,867 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

Foreign-Born Population

19.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17.8k people

17.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2024, 19.3% of Avondale, AZ residents (17.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Avondale, AZ was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Avondale, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,927 ± 502
Vietnam
789 ± 232
Gulf War (1990s)
609 ± 193

Avondale, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Avondale, AZ.

Health

86.6% of the population of Avondale, AZ has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 6.06% on Medicare, 9.69% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

6.06%

Medicare

9.69%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Avondale, AZ grew by 10.4% from 12.2% to 13.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Avondale, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Avondale, AZ employs 46.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Avondale, AZ were Retail Trade (6,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,931 people), and Construction (4,502 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,015), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,459), and Public Administration ($65,620).

Employment

Occupations

46.3k

2024 Value

± 1,996

3.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Avondale, AZ grew at a rate of 3.65%, from 44.7k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Avondale, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,017 people), Management Occupations (4,223 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,104 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Avondale, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.3k

2024 Value

± 1,996

3.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Avondale, AZ grew at a rate of 3.65%, from 44.7k employees to 46.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avondale, AZ, are Retail Trade (6,184 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,931 people), and Construction (4,502 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Avondale, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Avondale, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,773

Median earning men ± $1,646

$43,359

Median earning women ± $3,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,438), Public Administration ($66,187), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,353), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,461), and Information ($51,173).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Avondale, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.54%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
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Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Avondale, AZ awarded 4,010 degrees. The student population of Avondale, AZ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,236 male students and 6,751 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Avondale, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (1,947 and 48.6%), White (1,254 and 31.3%), Two or More Races (238 and 5.94%), and Black or African American (206 and 5.14%).

The largest universities in Avondale, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Estrella Mountain Community College (2,406 and 60%), Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (1,084 and 27%), and Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix (315 and 7.86%).

The most popular majors in Avondale, AZ are Automobile Mechanics Technology (647 and 16.1%), General Art Studies (545 and 13.6%), and Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology (315 and 7.86%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 12,987 students enrolled in Avondale, AZ, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,045 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
647 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
298 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
172 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Avondale, AZ was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 647 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Avondale, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Estrella Mountain Community College
2,406 degrees awarded
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
1,084 degrees awarded
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix
315 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Estrella Mountain Community College with 2,406 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 2,260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Avondale, AZ, which is 1.29 times more than the 1,750 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,947 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,254 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,464) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Avondale, AZ was $394,600 in 2024, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $348,700 to $394,600, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Avondale, AZ is 61.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Avondale, AZ have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Avondale, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$394,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,553

$18,499

Median Property Taxes

±$1,180

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Avondale, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Avondale, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2024

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.6% of the housing units in Avondale, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Avondale, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,123

Median Household Income

± $4,344

30k

Number of Households

± 1,575

In 2024, the median household income of the 30k households in Avondale, AZ grew to $86,123 from the previous year's value of $81,260.

The following chart displays the households in Avondale, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Avondale, AZ is from Arizona.

0.456

2024 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.457

2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)
Carpooled (9.67%)

In 2024, 72.3% of workers in Avondale, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Avondale, AZ have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Avondale, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Avondale, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Avondale, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Avondale, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Avondale, AZ (9.96k out of 91.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Avondale, AZ is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.