General Law city
Incorporated: June 26, 1913
City Hall: 410 Avalon Canyon Rd, Avalon, California 90704
City Telephone: (310) 510-0220
Website: www.cityofavalon.com
Population (2010 Census): 3,728 (2000 Census: 3,127; 1990 Census: 2,918). For latest State Population Estimates, click here.
Population Density (2010 Census): 1,270.2 persons per square mile
Population Age 65+ (2010 Census): 10.9% (2000 Census: 10.1%; 1990 Census: 11.7%)
Population Under Age 18 (2010 Census): 25.8% (2000 Census: 30.3%; 1990 Census: 25.4%)
Land Area: 2.94 square miles (7.60 square kilometers)
Water Area: 0.00 square miles (0.01 square kilometers)
Named by George Shatto about 1887 after the legendary Elysium of King Arthur, a sort of Celtic paradise. The city had been called Bay of Seven Moons, Johnson's Landing, Dakin's Cove and Timms' Landing prior to being named Avalon.
Avalon from the air looking east. Photo courtesy of Tucker Axum III.
City in red below. Click on map for more detailed color map of county.
