Avon Park, FL population by race
The table below shows Avon Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,334 | 44.27% |
| Black or African American | 2,590 | 26.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 122 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,969 | 20.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 737 | 7.53% |
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Avon Park population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Avon Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Avon Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Avon Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.27% are white, 26.46% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.25% are Asian, 20.11% are some other race and 7.53% are multiracial.
Avon Park 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Avon Park is White with a population of 4,334 (44.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 737 (7.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Avon Park, FL
By ethnicity, 3,482 (35.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,307 (64.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Avon Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,124 (49.53% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Avon Park, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Avon Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Avon Park Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,124 | 49.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,536 | 40.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 37 | 0.59% |
| Asian alone | 122 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 282 | 4.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 206 | 3.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Avon Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,555 (44.66% of the total Hispanic population).
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Avon Park, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Avon Park's Hispanic population.
Avon Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,555 | 44.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,188 | 34.12% |
| Cuban | 331 | 9.51% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 408 | 11.72% |
Things to know
What percentage of Avon Park, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 35.57% of Avon Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Avon Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,555 (44.66% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Avon Park, FL have?
Avon Park, FL has 2,590 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 26.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Avon Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Avon Park, FL?
With 64.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Avon Park.
That being said, with a 26.46% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Avon Park.
What is the majority race in Avon Park, FL?
With a population of 4,334 (44.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Avon Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Avon Park, with 26.46% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
