Avon, Utah facts for kids
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Avon, Utah
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Location in Cache County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Settled | 1860 |
| Named for | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km2) |
| • Land | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 42.0/sq mi (16.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84328
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-02960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407786 |
Avon is a small community located in Cache County, Utah, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for collecting population information.
In 2020, about 390 people lived in Avon. It is part of the larger Logan metropolitan area, which includes parts of Utah and Idaho. A notable person from Avon is Reuben D. Law. He was the first president of a college in Hawaii, now called Brigham Young University–Hawaii.
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History of Avon
People first settled in the area that is now Avon in 1860. A post office opened in Avon in 1894. It helped people send and receive mail until 1919.
The community was named after Avon, England. Many of the first settlers in this Utah community came from that part of England.
Geography and Location
Avon is located in northern Utah. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 306 | — | |
| 2010 | 367 | 19.9% | |
| 2020 | 390 | 6.3% | |
Let's look at how many people live in Avon and what the community is like.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Avon has slowly grown over the years:
- In 2000, there were 306 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 367 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 390 people.
Who Lives in Avon?
In 2000, there were 85 households in Avon. Most of these (77) were families.
- About 62% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (84.7%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 3.6 people.
Age Groups in Avon
The people in Avon are spread across different age groups:
- About 39.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.2% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 21.6% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 4.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Avon was 26 years.
Income in Avon
In 2000, the average income for a household in Avon was $39,250 per year. For families, the average income was $41,875. The average income per person was $13,875. A small number of families (3%) and people (5.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Avon (Utah) para niños
