Demographics & People — Avila Beach, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,365 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 59.2 |
| Total Households | 643 |
| Family Households | 495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1297 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,295 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 348 |
| German | 327 |
| Irish | 265 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 232 |
| Other groups | 225 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 156 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 156 |
| French (except Basque) | 118 |
| American | 117 |
| Scandinavian | 106 |
Language
| English Only | 1,179 |
| Spanish | 106 |
| Population 5+ | 1,342 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 93 |
| Population 18+ | 1,497 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Avila Beach, California.