Avon Park, FL is a small city located in Highlands County with a population of 9,725. The population density is 1,101 people per square mile which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Avon Park offers a variety of local businesses such as the Downtown Market Place and the Avon Park Senior Center. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Lake Jackson or hiking through Florida’s famous trails and parks. Organizations such as the Red Cross and Rotary Club have local chapters in Avon Park to serve its residents. There are also many sporting events held in Avon Park, such as Little League baseball games and basketball tournaments at City Hall.
The population in Avon Park is 9,725. There are 999 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Avon Park is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Avon Park is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Avon Park
- 45.5% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 24.4% are married with children
- 27.6% have children, but are single
Race in Avon Park
- 42.6% are White
- 27.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 28.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander