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Afton

Iowa · 845 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Afton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
845
−8%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7198249301K1K1990201020202024Afton
2024817
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,093
+40%since 2000
from $12,920 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+60%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(896)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(829)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(22)
Diversity Score
3
−42%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Iowa?

Afton, Iowa has about 845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Iowa?

The typical household in Afton, Iowa earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, Iowa expensive?

In Afton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, Iowa?

About 14.1% of people in Afton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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