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Ava

County:
Douglas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.322
State:
Missouri

Ava is a city located in Douglas County, Missouri. Ava has a 2026 population of 3,324. It is also the county seat of Douglas County. Ava is currently growing at a rate of 2.15% annually and its population has increased by 14.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,903 in 2020.

The median household income in Ava is $42,500 with a poverty rate of 21.71%. The median age in Ava is 34.9 years: 31.7 years for males, and 36.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males.

3.3K
Total Population
1,001
Density (mi²)
70 2.15%
Growth

Ava Population

Ava Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,324702.15%
20253,254702.2%
20243,184270.86%
20233,1571073.51%
20223,0501093.71%
20212,941381.31%
20202,90390.31%
20192,880-35-1.2%
20182,915230.8%
20172,892-12-0.41%
20162,904-5-0.17%
20152,909-38-1.29%
20142,947160.55%
20132,931-30-1.01%
20122,961-16-0.54%
20112,977-5-0.17%
20102,982-11-0.37%
20003,021832.83%
19902,9381776.41%
19802,76125710.26%
19702,50400%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 36.9 years
Male: 31.7 years

Ava Adults

There are 2,224 adults, (621 of whom are seniors) in Ava.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,527 (50.1%)
Male: 1,518 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ava includes 96.78% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,94796.78%
Black or African American531.74%
Two or more races401.31%
Native American50.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races160.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,94796.78%
Black or African American531.74%
Two or more races240.79%
Native American50.16%

Ava Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ava 's average per capita income is $41,009. Household income levels show a median of $42,500. The poverty rate stands at 21.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$64,548-
Families$62,952$100,769
Households$42,500$78,495
Non Families$19,619$31,265

$41,009

Average Income

$42,500

Median Household Income

21.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)