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Avoca, AR
Town in Benton County, Arkansas.
Population
799
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
414
ZIP codes
0
Avoca and its ZIP codes
Avoca at a glance
- Avoca is about 7.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,273, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,500 (25% above Arkansas) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Avoca, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avoca, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,273
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (211), German Americans (73), Irish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Avoca.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,099
150,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$120,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.65B
FY 2026, $5,804 per person
How people get to work
Avoca, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avoca, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,082
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
439
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avoca, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Avoca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little FlockCity | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Pea RidgeCity | 4.8 mi | 8 |
| RogersCity | 5.5 mi | 38.9 |
| GarfieldTown | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| BentonvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 35.5 |
| Lost Bridge VillageCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.2 |
| GatewayTown | 9.9 mi | 6.6 |
| LowellCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| Seligman, MOCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Bella VistaCity | 12 mi | 45.3 |
| Cave SpringsCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| CentertonCity | 12 mi | 14.3 |
| Washburn, MOCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| SpringdaleCity | 15 mi | 49.8 |
| Jane, MOTown | 16 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avoca, AR in?
- Avoca is in Benton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Avoca, AR?
- About 799 people live in Avoca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avoca?
- Nearby places include Little Flock (3.8 mi), Prairie Creek (4.1 mi), Pea Ridge (4.8 mi), Rogers (5.5 mi), Garfield (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023