Avoca, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Avoca, Wisconsin
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Avoca Mercantile and an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway caboose in Avoca
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Location of Avoca in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 553 |
| • Density | 225.7/sq mi (87.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-04025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561035 |
| Website | http://villageofavocawi.gov |
Avoca is a small village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 553 people lived there. It's part of the larger area around Madison, a big city in Wisconsin. The village got its name from a place called Avoca in Ireland.
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Where is Avoca Located?
Avoca is found at specific geographic coordinates: 43.183853 degrees North and 90.325388 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 2.44 square miles (6.32 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.31 square miles (5.98 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Avoca?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 418 | — | |
| 1880 | 362 | −13.4% | |
| 1890 | 278 | −23.2% | |
| 1900 | 406 | 46.0% | |
| 1910 | 436 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 432 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 342 | −20.8% | |
| 1940 | 417 | 21.9% | |
| 1950 | 424 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 363 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 421 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 505 | 20.0% | |
| 1990 | 474 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 608 | 28.3% | |
| 2010 | 637 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 553 | −13.2% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Avoca has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, there were 418 residents. The population went down for a while, reaching 278 in 1890.
After that, it generally increased, reaching 637 people in 2010. However, by the 2020 census, the population had decreased slightly to 553 people.
Avoca in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, 637 people lived in Avoca. There were 261 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 169 were families.
Most people in Avoca were White (96.4%). A small number were Asian (1.7%), African American (0.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 39.4 years old. Nearly a quarter of the residents (24.8%) were under 18 years old. About 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Schools in Avoca
Avoca is part of the Riverdale School District. This district runs the Riverdale Junior and Senior High School, where students from Avoca attend classes.
See also
In Spanish: Avoca (Wisconsin) para niños
