The table below shows the population and steets in Avella City, Pennsylvania. It also shows the percentage of the population that is below the poverty level. Lower rates indicate a more prosperous community. The poverty rate in Avella is 5.9%, lower than the national average of 9.29% and baden and slovan's rates are 6.0% and 6.8%, respectively.
The percentage of divorced residents in Avella is higher than the U.S. average, with 13.9% of residents fifteen years and older divorced versus 10.8% in the U.S. The percentage of veterans in Avella City is below the national average. There are no military bases in the city, however. Fortunately, many people are still in good health and have a stable job market.
The first census in 1910 recorded a significant number of immigrants from other countries. In the first half of the 19th century, the region was a popular destination for northern European immigrants, but this ebbed out in the early 20th century. The sudden, containable immigration in the early 20th century lasted until the 1930s, when no mining work was available. The immigrants built a community from scratch and made it what it is today. The biggest employer in Avella City is the school district. There are also a few businesses in the area, such as a lumber yard and a packaging plant, but no real industry.
The zoning study in Avella City will look at the deed restrictions in the city, architectural significance, and historical context of the neighborhood. The new zoning plan should be based on the architectural significance of the neighborhood and reflect seventy percent of the existing buildings. The study will also look at the post-WWII garden apartments in the southern section of the city. However, residents still aren't satisfied. They don't think that Mayor de Blasio is doing his part to address their concerns.