Ava, Illinois facts for kids
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Ava, Illinois
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Location of Ava in Jackson County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Bradley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 553 |
| • Density | 523.18/sq mi (201.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62907
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-03103 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394039 |
Ava is a small city located in the northwestern part of Jackson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 553 people lived there.
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Geography of Ava
Ava is found in the northwest area of Jackson County. A road called Illinois Route 4 goes through the city. It is known as Knauer Street in Ava.
This road goes about 15 miles (24 km) northwest to a town called Steeleville. It also goes about 10 miles (16 km) east to where it ends at Illinois Route 13. Murphysboro, which is the main town of the county, is about 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Ava.
How Big is Ava?
Ava covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.026 square kilometers), is water.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 365 | — | |
| 1890 | 807 | 121.1% | |
| 1900 | 984 | 21.9% | |
| 1910 | 780 | −20.7% | |
| 1920 | 626 | −19.7% | |
| 1930 | 615 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 821 | 33.5% | |
| 1950 | 734 | −10.6% | |
| 1960 | 665 | −9.4% | |
| 1970 | 728 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 811 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 674 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 662 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 654 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 553 | −15.4% | |
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People Living in Ava
In 2020, the city of Ava had 553 people living in it. There were 214 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 149 were families.
Population Details
The city had about 519 people per square mile (200 people per square kilometer). There were 296 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Ava, about 96.20%, were White. About 1.08% were Native American. About 2.35% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.71% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
About 31.8% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. About 42.06% of the households were married couples living together. About 21.03% were homes where a female head of the house lived without a husband. About 30.37% were not families.
About 25.70% of all households had only one person living there. About 10.75% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 3 people in each household and about 2.5 people in each family.
Age in Ava
The ages of people in Ava were spread out. About 28.8% were under 18 years old. About 6.5% were between 18 and 24. About 24.5% were between 25 and 44. About 23.3% were between 45 and 64. And about 16.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Ava was 35.2 years.
Income and Money
The average income for a household in Ava was $47,262 per year. For families, the average income was $55,515 per year. Men earned an average of $50,000, while women earned an average of $24,375.
The average income per person in the city was $25,114. About 10.7% of families and 14.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 23.7% of those under 18 and 15.4% of those 65 or older.
Notable People from Ava
Some well-known people have come from Ava:
- Andy High – A baseball player who played third base for several teams. He was Charlie's brother.
- Charlie High – A baseball player who played outfield for the Philadelphia Athletics. He was Andy's brother.
- Gale R. Williams – An Illinois state representative, who helped make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Ava (Illinois) para niños
