Avon, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Avon
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Businesses on Avon's main street, Avon Avenue.
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| Motto(s):
"Lakes, Loons, Living"
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Location of Avon
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,618 |
| • Density | 950.65/sq mi (367.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56310
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-03070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394043 |
| Website | www.cityofavonmn.com |
Avon is a friendly city in Stearns County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a part of the larger St. Cloud area. In 2010, about 1,396 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 1,618.
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A Look Back: Avon's History
Avon was started in 1873. It was named after the River Avon in England. A post office opened in Avon the same year. The town officially became a city in 1900. In 1992, Avon grew even more, expanding past the local "Spunk Lakes."
Where is Avon?
Avon is a city made entirely of land. It covers about 1.70 square miles (4.41 square kilometers).
Roads and Travel
You can get to Avon using major roads like Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 52. Stearns County Road 9 and County Road 54 also run through the city.
Who Lives in Avon?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 162 | — | |
| 1910 | 277 | 71.0% | |
| 1920 | 709 | 156.0% | |
| 1930 | 362 | −48.9% | |
| 1940 | 403 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 386 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 443 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 725 | 63.7% | |
| 1980 | 804 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 970 | 20.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,242 | 28.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,396 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,618 | 15.9% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, about 1,396 people lived in Avon. Most residents were White (97.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 557 households in the city. Many households (36.6%) had children under 18. Most households (57.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 2.99 people.
The average age in Avon was 34.2 years old. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 11.1% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Fun Things to Do in Avon
Yearly Events
Avon is special because it has three lakes within its city limits: Upper Spunk, Middle Spunk, and Lower Spunk Lake. The word "spunk" means material used to start a fire. Settlers used to collect this material in the area.
To celebrate these lakes, Avon hosts an annual event called "Spunktacular Days," or "Spunk Days" for short. There are actually eight lakes in total within the city of Avon.
Since 2008, the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon runs through Avon every May. Many volunteers help out by cheering on runners and handing out water.
Local Sports Teams
Avon has its own baseball team called the Avon Lakers. They are part of the Amateur Baseball Victory League. The team started in 1979. The Avon Lions Club helped build their baseball park.
The Avon Lakers and the City of Avon also host the Region 8C Baseball Tournament. You can learn more about them at avonlakers.com.
A new soccer team, the Albany Minnesota Soccer Club, started in Avon in 2024. In their first season, they had a good record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 3 ties. They plan to create a varsity program soon.
Famous People from Avon
- Alphonsus Augustus Sowada (1933–2014) was born in Avon. He became a Roman Catholic Bishop.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Minnesota) para niños
