Avoca, Pennsylvania
Avoca: city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Avoca is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,661 and a population density of 431 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,603 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Avoca
| Population | 2,603 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Postal code | 51521 |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 6.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3398,-75.7363 |
| Altitude | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 01:01:39 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 422 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Avoca is located at 41°20'23"N 75°44'11"W (41.3398000, -75.7363000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Avoca decreased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,665 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,668 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,654 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,648 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,639 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,634 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,636 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,635 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,629 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,603 | -1% | 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, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Avoca, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212355 | Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley | Moosic (PA) | 18507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Avoca, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Avoca.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Duryea Post Office | Duryea (PA) | 18642 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Avoca, New York town in Steuben County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,121 people.
- Avoca, Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,537 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 Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Avoca distances to largest Pennsylvania cities