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| Coordinates:39°37′53″N106°31′20″W / 39.6314°N 106.5223°W /39.6314; -106.5223[3] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle[2] |
| Incorporated (town) | August 1978[4] |
| Government | |
| • Type | home rule town[1] |
| • Mayor | Amy Phillips[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.424 sq mi (21.819 km2) |
| • Land | 8.349 sq mi (21.625 km2) |
| • Water | 0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,431 ft (2,265 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,072 |
| • Density | 727/sq mi (281/km2) |
| • Metro | 55,731 |
| • CSA | 134,774 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code | 81620[6] |
| Area code | 970 |
| GNIS pop ID | 204667 |
| GNIS town ID | 2411658 |
| FIPS code | 08-04110 |
| Website | Town of Avon |
Avon is ahome rule town located inEagle County,Colorado, United States.[1] The town population was 6,072 at the2020 United States census.[5] The town is a part of theEdwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Avon is the gateway to theBeaver Creek Resort which lies about two miles (3 km) south of the town. It was the previous site ofVail Resorts before the company moved its physical headquarters toBroomfield, Colorado, in 2006. The town is the home ofLiberty Skis, an independent ski manufacturing company.
The town began as a railway station in 1889. Originally spelled "Avin", the name was later changed to "Avon".[7] Avon wasincorporated in August 1978.[4][7]
Avon is located alongInterstate 70,U.S. Highway 6, and theEagle River.
At the2020 United States census, the town had a total area of 5,392 acres (21.819 km2) including 48 acres (0.194 km2) of water.[5] The town rests at 7,430 feet (2265 m) elevation.
One popular destination within Avon is Nottingham Lake, which offers a beach area and paddleboard/pedalboat rentals in the summer.[8] Next to the lake is the Harry A. Nottingham Park and Pavilion, which serves as the location for an annual art festival,[9] a summer concert series,[10] and other activities.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 640 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,798 | 180.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,561 | 209.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,447 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,072 | −5.8% | |
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As of thecensus[11] of 2000, there were 5,561 people, 1,890 households, and 971 families residing in the town. The population density was 695.9 inhabitants per square mile (268.7/km2). There were 2,557 housing units at an average density of 320.0 per square mile (123.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 72.52%White, 0.79%African American, 0.68%Native American, 0.99%Asian, 0.05%Pacific Islander, 21.79% fromother races, and 3.16% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 39.96% of the population.
There were 1,890 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% weremarried couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 17.5% from 18 to 24, 47.1% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 1.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 144.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $56,921, and the median income for a family was $52,339. Males had a median income of $33,053 versus $30,703 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $30,115. About 7.1% of families and 13.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Avon includes a number of neighborhoods includingWildridge,Eagle-Vail,Wildwood,Mountain Star.
Town of Avon offers free public transportation comprising four bus routes. ECO Transit provides service withinEagle County, with routes linking Avon withVail,Minturn,Leadville,Edwards,Eagle,Gypsum andDotsero. Fares range from $3 to $5 per trip.
Avon does not have an active airport. Air passengers use eitherEagle County Airport, located 27 miles (43 km) west, orDenver International Airport, located 130 miles (210 km) east. There had previously been aSTOLport (Short Take-Off and Landing) facility in Avon, located between Chapel Place and Traer Creek Plaza. Its outline can be seen on aerial and satellite photography (a road overlays parts of the old runway).[12]
Interstate 70 runs east-west through the middle of Avon. to the east, it connects the town toVail andDenver. To the west, it connects Avon toGypsum andGrand Junction, ending at the intersection withInterstate 15, inUtah.
US 6 begins inBishop, California, and ends inProvincetown, Massachusetts, serving 12 other states. As inColorado it runs mostly parallel to Interstates70 and76, it can be used as an alternate route from Avon toEdwards,Eagle andGypsum.A local four-lane access road spans theEagle River on a 150-foot (46 m) bridge, constructed in 1992, that was christened "Bob" as the result of a local naming contest. Avon received national attention for the humorous name and made "Bob the Bridge" the theme for several local festivals.[13][14]
According to Avon's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[15] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | TheWestin Riverfront Resort & Spa | 330 |
| 2 | Walmart | 250 |
| 3 | City Market | 139 |
| 4 | Maya, Mexican Kitchen | 132 |
| 5 | Eagle River Water & Sanitation District | 115 |
| 6 | Home Depot | 112 |
| 7 | Christie Lodge | 105 |
| 8 | Town of Avon | 99 |
| 9 | Colorado Mountain Medical - Avon | 71 |
| 10 | Sheraton Mountain Vista | 47 |
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