Census 2000 tells us that there were 55,290 people working in Hendricks County. It also gives the following employment breakdown for county. Population has increased dramatically in the area since this census was taken. Major employers in the town of Avon are Avon Community Schools, American Fasteners, Harlan Bakeries, Clarian Health Partners, Phoenix Fabricators & Erectors. Additionally, the largest employers in Hendricks County are Hendricks Community Hospital, Cinergy/PSI and Hendricks County Government.

Non-Farm: 40,551
Private: 34,367
Services: 10,722
Utilities: 3,136
Government: 6,182
Manufacturing: 2,205
Other: 8,628