Avon, Alabama facts for kids
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Avon, Alabama
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![]() Location of Avon in Houston County, Alabama.
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Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Houston |
Area | |
• Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) |
• Land | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 465 |
• Density | 196.78/sq mi (75.97/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code |
36312
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Area code(s) | 334 |
FIPS code | 01-03364 |
GNIS feature ID | 0113308 |
Avon is a small town located in Houston County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town in January 1957. Avon is part of the larger Dothan area. In 2010, about 543 people lived there, which was its highest population at the time.
Where is Avon?
Avon is found in the middle of Houston County. Its exact location is 31°11′22″N 85°16′45″W / 31.18944°N 85.27917°W. Nearby towns include Cowarts to the northwest and Ashford just a short distance to the east.
A main road, U.S. Route 84, goes right through Avon. This road can take you to Dothan, a bigger city, about 7 miles (11 km) west. If you go southeast for about 14 miles (23 km), you'll reach the Georgia state line and the Chattahoochee River. Bainbridge, Georgia, is about 48 miles (77 km) southeast of Avon.
The town covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Avon?
The number of people living in Avon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different U.S. Census counts:
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1960 | 132 | — | |
1970 | 374 | 183.3% | |
1980 | 433 | 15.8% | |
1990 | 462 | 6.7% | |
2000 | 466 | 0.9% | |
2010 | 543 | 16.5% | |
2020 | 465 | −14.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
In 2020, the town had 465 residents. There were 200 households and 161 families living in Avon at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Alabama) para niños