Avenal, CA Demographics

What is the population of Avenal?

There are 13,441 residents in Avenal, with a median age of 32. Of this, 62.87% are males and 37.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.83% of the resident pool in Avenal, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.65%. Additionally, 29.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 11,654 people in Avenal currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 13,441 0.1%
Male Population 8,451 3.7%
Female Population 4,990 -5.3%
Male Population 62.87%
Female Population 37.13%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 32 5.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 8,445 0.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1,028 -24.6%
Not Citizen 3,968 8.8%
Citizen U.S. Born 62.83%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.65%
Not Citizen 29.52%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 97 223.3%
Moved from Same County 388 0.8%
Moved from Same State 1,072 1.2%
Moved from Different State 21 -12.5%
Same House as Last Year 11,654 -0.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.73%
Moved from Same County 2.93%
Moved from Same State 8.1%
Moved from Different State 0.16%
Same House as Last Year 88.07%

What are the employment statistics in Avenal?

White-collar workers make up 38.51% of the working population in Avenal, while blue-collar employees account for 61.49%. There are also 156 entrepreneurs in Avenal (1.98% of the workforce); 5,928 workers employed in private companies (75.1%); and 1,200 people working in governmental institutions (15.2%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 3,040 140.5%
Blue Collar 4,854 106.5%
White Collar 38.51%
Blue Collar 61.49%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 156 39.3%
Private Companies 5,928 115.2%
Governmental Workers 1,200 142.9%
Not for Profit Companies 610 140.2%
Self Employees 1.98%
Private Companies 75.1%
Governmental Workers 15.2%
Not for Profit Companies 7.73%

How many households are there in Avenal?

There are a total of 2,949 households in Avenal, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 89.62% of these Avenal households, while non-family units account for the remaining 10.38%. Additionally, 54.29% of households have children and 45.71% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 2,949 -3.9%
Average People per Household 3 -13.8%
Family Households 2,643 0.9%
Non-Family Households 306 -31.9%
Family Households 89.62%
Non-Family Households 10.38%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,601 -3.9%
Households without Children 1,348 -3.8%
Households with Children 54.29%
Households without Children 45.71%

What are the median and average incomes in Avenal?

The average annual household income in Avenal is $62,422, while the median household income sits at $52,986 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $53,951, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,986.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $62,422 3.1%
Median Household Income $52,986 2.1%
People below Poverty Level 2,250 7.1%
People above Poverty Level 7,874 -6.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Avenal?

There are 3,085 housing units in Avenal, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 2,949 occupied housing units in Avenal, 44.83% are owner-occupied, while 55.17% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $223,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,092 per month in Avenal.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 3,085 -3.5%
Median Year Built 1984 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 168 3.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 110 -41.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 315 4.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 485 34.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 326 -36.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 390 -6.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 343 -24.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 709 9.9%
Built between 2010 and 2019 231 42.6%
Built in 2020 or Later 8 N/A
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 2,949 -3.9%
Owner Occupied 1,322 -3.7%
Renter Occupied 1,627 -4.0%
Owner Occupied 44.83%
Renter Occupied 55.17%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 1,005 8.7%
Without Mortgage 317 -29.2%
Median Value with Mortgage $223,300 10.3%
Median Value without Mortgage $226,100 4.2%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,092 4.9%
With Mortgage 76.02%
Without Mortgage 23.98%

What is the level of education in Avenal?

Approximately 48.39% of the population in Avenal holds a high school degree (that's 4,726 residents), while 17.09% have attained a college certificate (1,669 locals) and 2.89% have a bachelor's degree (282 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 2,413 -5.0%
Some High School 4,726 1.9%
Some College 1,669 6.4%
Associate Degree 508 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree 282 -35.3%
Graduate Degree 169 28.0%
No High School 24.71%
Some High School 48.39%
Some College 17.09%
Associate Degree 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree 2.89%
Graduate Degree 1.73%

What is the marital status of Avenal residents?

A total of 4,256 people in Avenal have never been married (which represents 41.61% of the total population), while 4,867 of them are wedded (47.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 433 (4.23%) and 729 (7.13%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 4,256 -3.1%
Married 4,867 4.3%
Separated 433 -10.2%
Widowed 376 -4.3%
Divorced 729 4.9%
Never Married 41.61%
Married 47.59%
Separated 4.23%
Widowed 3.68%
Divorced 7.13%

What are the most common means of transportation in Avenal?

The top three means of transportation people in Avenal use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
Y-o-Y Change
Car 3,529 5.9%
Walk 85 88.9%

What is the median and average household income in Avenal by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
93204 13,441 2,949 $52,986 $62,422

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.