# Avoca, Wisconsin > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Avoca%2C_Wisconsin > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Avoca%2C_Wisconsin.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoca%2C_Wisconsin > Source revision: 1350597058 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Village in Wisconsin, United States Avoca, Wisconsin Village Avoca Mercantile and an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway caboose in Avoca Location of Avoca in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 43°11′2″N 90°19′31″W / 43.18389°N 90.32528°W / 43.18389; -90.32528 Country United States State Wisconsin County Iowa Area [1] • Total 2.45 sq mi (6.34 km2) • Land 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) • Water 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) Elevation [2] 699 ft (213 m) Population (2020)[3] • Total 553 • Density 246/sq mi (94.9/km2) Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT) Area code 608 FIPS code 55-04025[4] GNIS feature ID 1561035[2] Website http://villageofavocawi.gov **Avoca** is a village in [Iowa County, Wisconsin](/source/Iowa_County%2C_Wisconsin), United States. The population was 553 at the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census). It is part of the [Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area](/source/Madison%2C_Wisconsin_metropolitan_area). It is named after [Avoca](/source/Avoca%2C_County_Wicklow) in [Ireland](/source/Ireland). ## Geography Avoca is located at [43°11′2″N 90°19′31″W / 43.18389°N 90.32528°W / 43.18389; -90.32528](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Avoca,_Wisconsin¶ms=43_11_2_N_90_19_31_W_type:city) (43.183853, -90.325388).[5] According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the village has a total area of 2.44 square miles (6.32 km2), of which 2.31 square miles (5.98 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.[6] ## Demographics Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 1870 418 — 1880 362 −13.4% 1890 278 −23.2% 1900 406 46.0% 1910 436 7.4% 1920 432 −0.9% 1930 342 −20.8% 1940 417 21.9% 1950 424 1.7% 1960 363 −14.4% 1970 421 16.0% 1980 505 20.0% 1990 474 −6.1% 2000 608 28.3% 2010 637 4.8% 2020 553 −13.2% U.S. Decennial Census[7] ### 2010 census As of the [census](/source/Census)[8] of 2010, there were 637 people, 261 households, and 169 families living in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 275.8 inhabitants per square mile (106.5/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 150.2 per square mile (58.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.3% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.7% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.5% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 1.1% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 261 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female. ### 2000 census As of the [census](/source/Census)[4] of 2000, there were 608 people, 257 households, and 159 families living in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 267.8 people per square mile (103.4/km2). There were 328 housing units at an average density of 144.5 per square mile (55.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.19% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.16% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.15% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.16% from [other races](/source/Race_(United_States_Census)), and 0.33% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 0.49% of the population. There were 257 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median income for a household in the village was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $31,786. Males had a median income of $25,795 versus $21,750 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the village was $16,758. About 12.2% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over. ## Education Avoca is served by the [Riverdale School District](/source/Riverdale_School_District_(Wisconsin)),[9] which operates [Riverdale Junior and Senior High School](/source/Riverdale_Junior_and_Senior_High_School). ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-CenPopGazetteer2019_1-0)** ["2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_55.txt). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR3-u_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR3-u_2-1) ["Avoca"](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/1561035). *[Geographic Names Information System](/source/Geographic_Names_Information_System)*. [United States Geological Survey](/source/United_States_Geological_Survey), [United States Department of the Interior](/source/United_States_Department_of_the_Interior). Retrieved April 2, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2020_Census_3-0)** ["Census Bureau profile: Avoca village, Wisconsin"](https://data.census.gov/all?q=Avoca%20village,%20Wisconsin). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). May 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_4-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-GR1_5-0)** ["US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990"](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_6-0)** ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_7-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_8-0)** ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved November 18, 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Iowa County, WI"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st55_wi/schooldistrict_maps/c55049_iowa/DC20SD_C55049.pdf) (PDF). [U.S. Census Bureau](/source/U.S._Census_Bureau). Retrieved September 28, 2024. - [Text list](https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st55_wi/schooldistrict_maps/c55049_iowa/DC20SD_C55049_SD2MS.txt) v t e Municipalities and communities of Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States County seat: Dodgeville Cities Dodgeville Mineral Point Villages Arena Avoca Barneveld Blanchardville‡ Cobb Highland Hollandale Linden Livingston‡ Montfort‡ Muscoda‡ Rewey Ridgeway Towns Arena Brigham Clyde Dodgeville Eden Highland Linden Mifflin Mineral Point Moscow Pulaski Ridgeway Waldwick Wyoming CDP Edmund Unincorporated communities Clyde Helena Hyde Moscow Pleasant Ridge Ghost towns Adamsville Dirty Hollow Minersville Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Wisconsin portal United States portal --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Avoca, Wisconsin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoca%2C_Wisconsin) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoca%2C_Wisconsin?action=history)). 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