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Avon, Alabama
Location of Avon in Houston County, Alabama.
Location of Avon in Houston County, Alabama.
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)
 • Total 465
 • Density 196.78/sq mi (75.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
36312
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 / 31.18944; -85.27917. 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
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.

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