City · Florida
Avon Park, Florida
Avon Park, city, in Highlands County, Florida. Avon Park had 10,514 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,658 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,057 (±25). GEOID 1202750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,514
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,658 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,057 ±25
Median household income
$36,485
±$4,055 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$144,700
±$29,856 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$921
±$111 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Avon Park and what county is it in?
Avon Park is a city in Highlands County, Florida. It covers 10.2 square miles of land, 948 residents per square mile in 2020.
Avon Park is in the Sebring, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Avon Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,514 people lived in Avon Park on July 1, 2025, up 9.1% since 2020, in line with Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 9,658 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,057 (±25).
| Measure | Avon Park | Highlands County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,057 ±25 | 105,702 | −404 |
| Households | 4,721 ±316 | 46,879 | +1,300 |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.14 | 2.22 | −0.89 |
| Housing units | 5,579 ±387 | 58,635 | +1,317 |
Avon Park's population since 2000
From 8,542 in 2000 to 10,514 in 2025: up 23.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Avon Park as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Avon Park?
The median resident of Avon Park is 49.5 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 31.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 35.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 33.5%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Avon Park | Highlands County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 ±4.4 | 54.4 | +15.9 |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±2.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.8% ±4.3 pts | 36.0% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±3.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33.5% ±4.4 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.7% ±5.8 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.0% ±4.0 pts | 9.3% | −6.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±4.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1% ±3.5 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.3% ±4.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| With a disability | 31.0% ±5.6 pts | 22.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4% ±3.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.7% ±4.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.7% ±2.9 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±5.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Avon Park earn?
Half of Avon Park's 4,721 households earn less than $36,485 a year (±$4,055), against $54,897 in Highlands County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $37,844 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Avon Park | Highlands County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,485 ±$4,055 | $54,897 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,272 ±$5,524 | $71,955 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,787 ±$2,399 | $32,993 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3% ±5.1 pts | 15.3% | −10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±8.9 pts | 17.1% | −34.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.3% ±6.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.7 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7% ±4.5 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Avon Park?
Owners occupy 58.7% of Avon Park's occupied homes and renters 41.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $144,700 by its owner (±$29,856). The median renter pays $921 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Avon Park | Highlands County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $144,700 ±$29,856 | $187,900 | +$58,182 |
| Median gross rent | $921 ±$111 | $1,035 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9% ±11.1 pts | 42.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,360 ±$358 | $1,381 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.7% ±6.0 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.3% ±6.0 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,579 ±387 | 58,635 | +1,317 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±3.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.8% ±6.1 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% ±3.6 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±3.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Avon Park work and get to work?
79.8% of Avon Park's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Avon Park | Highlands County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.3% ±5.6 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% ±4.3 pts | 6.4% | −9.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±6.2 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±5.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±6.0 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Avon Park?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Avon Park, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $30,393 (Tract 9603) to $46,750 (Tract 9601.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603Highlands County | 4,442 | $30,393 |
| Tract 9602Highlands County | 4,494 | $42,014 |
| Tract 9601.05Highlands County | 1,740 | $46,750 |
| Tract 9601.02Highlands County | 1,324 | $44,255 |
| Tract 9601.04Highlands County | 3,433 | $57,021 |
| Tract 9604.01Highlands County | 3,908 | $50,126 |
| Tract 9605.01Highlands County | 1,554 | $41,250 |
| Tract 9601.01Highlands County | 2,685 | $64,889 |
| Tract 9605.03Highlands County | 5,382 | $74,927 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Avon Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Avon Park compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Avon Park is the 3,100th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 170th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Avon Park ranks 740th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 170th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 570th | 770 |
| Median household income | 740th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 683rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 711th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 661st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 697th | 733 |
| Median age | 234th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 590th | 760 |
| Work from home | 594th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 549th | 764 |
Avon Park's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Avon Park with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Avon Park?
10 of the 57 figures for Avon Park on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Avon Park are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Avon Park.