MAPPING L.A. > Harbor
Avalon
Population
- 3,181 population in 2000, according to the U.S. Census
- 2.74 square miles
- 1,159 people per square mile, among the lowest densities for the Harbor and among the lowest densities for the county
Ethnicity
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- Moderately diverse for the Harbor and moderately diverse for the county
Income
- $53,200 median household income (2008 dollars), about average for the Harbor and about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Baldwin Park, North El Monte and Unincorporated Catalina Island have the most similar household incomes.
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Education
- 20.2% of residents 25 and older have a four-year degree, about average for the Harbor and about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Alondra Park, Elysian Valley and Green Valley have the nearest percentage of residents 25 and older with a four-year degree.
- The percentage of residents 25 and older with a high school diploma is high for the county.
Age
- The median age is 31, about average for the Harbor and about average for the county
- In Los Angeles County, Avocado Heights, Bellflower and Canoga Park have similar median ages.
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Housing
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Families
- The percentages of divorced females, widowed females and divorced males are among the county's highest.
- There are 142 families headed by single parents. The rate is 19.9%, high for the Harbor and high for the county
Military
- There are 234 veterans, or 10.6% of the population, high for the Harbor and high for the county overall
- The percentage of veterans who served during Vietnam is among the county's highest.
Ancestry and immigration
- Mexican (43.2%) and German (9.9%) are the most common ancestries.
- 782 (24.6%) of residents are foreign born, about average for the Harbor and about average for the county. Mexico (88.4%) and United Kingdom (3.3%) are the most common foreign places of birth.
Avalon
is a city in the Harbor region of Los Angeles County.
The neighboring communities are Unincorporated Catalina Island.
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