Demographics & People — Ava, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,978 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
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| Median Age | 34.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,116 |
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| Family Households | 678 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0436 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,900 |
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| Black or African American | 61 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,569 |
| German | 646 |
| Irish | 351 |
| English | 267 |
| French (except Basque) | 236 |
| Other groups | 178 |
| Italian | 160 |
| American | 142 |
| Scottish | 82 |
| Dutch | 58 |
Language
| English Only | 2,778 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,794 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 156 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,142 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ava, Missouri.
