Ava, Illinois
Ava: city in Illinois
About
Ava is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 654 and a population density of 237 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 610 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ava
| Population | 610 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 62907 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 2.76 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.8884,-89.4948 |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 07:29:55 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Jackson County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Ava Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Ava is located at 37°53'18"N 89°29'41"W (37.8883800, -89.4948200).
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Weather
80°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 14 mph S
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ava decreased by 7.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 654 | - | census |
| 2011 | 655 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 651 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 647 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 643 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 639 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 635 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 625 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 618 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 612 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 610 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,315 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,089 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 24.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,609 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,101 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 44.2% |
| White only, percent : | 76.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 43.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 204 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
Ava zip code is 62907.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 17077
Ava Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $157,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,151 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $411 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $897 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,669 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 23.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 11,070 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,134 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,544 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,833 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 373 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 174 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 448.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.38 |
Services and Civic Places in Ava
1Ora Township Hall
1269 S Sato Rd, Ava, IL 62907 View details
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People born in Ava (1)
American baseball player Andy High was born in Ava
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ava, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ava, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ava.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Post Office | Ava (IL) | 62907 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ava, Missouri city in Myanmar with a population of 2,905 people.
- Ava, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 703 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 25,036 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Murphysboro | 7,384 | Town in Illinois |
| De Soto | 1,503 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elkville | 864 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sand Ridge | 761 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Pomona | 755 | Township of Illinois |
| Harrison | 639 | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Grand Tower | 560 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Makanda | 529 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Dowell | 385 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA |
| Campbell Hill | 310 | Town |
| Vergennes | 279 | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Gorham | 219 | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States |
| West Point | 165 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Degognia | 141 | Township in Jackson County, Illinois |