Avoca, Iowa
Avoca: City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Avoca is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,506 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,537 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Avoca
| Population : | 1,537 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pottawattamie County |
| Postal code : | 51521 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 6.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 03:57:08 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Avoca is located at 41°28'36"N 95°20'17"W (41.4766600, -95.3380500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Avoca
Demographics
The population of Avoca increased by 2.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,512 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,505 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,502 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,502 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,497 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,512 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,514 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,525 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,521 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,537 | 1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Avoca (3)
People born in Avoca, including businessman Edwin T. Meredith, actor Richard Beymer, attorney and municipal judge Orfa Jean Shontz, .
List
Schools in Avoca
College & universities near Avoca, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
| 154466 | E Q School of Hair Design | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51501 |
| 446598 | Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha (NE) | 68112-1810 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Avoca, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Avoca , Pennsylvania city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 2,603 people.
- Avoca , New York town in Steuben County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,121 people.
- Avoca , Wisconsin village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 620 people.
- Avoca , Indiana unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 583 people.
- Avoca , Arkansas town in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America with a population of 522 people.
- Avoca , Nebraska village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 253 people.
- Avoca , Minnesota city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 134 people.
Other cities in Pottawattamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,216 | The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. |
| Carter Lake | 3,793 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Treynor | 967 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Underwood | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Neola | 890 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carson | 813 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Walnut | 768 | Town in Iowa |
| Crescent | 618 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Minden | 597 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Macedonia | 243 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Hancock | 196 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| McClelland | 155 | City in Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Avoca distances to largest Iowa cities
