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Afton

Iowa · 874 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Afton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
874
−5%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−1%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7198249301K1K1990201020202024Afton
2024817
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,442
+97%since 2000
from $12,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(803)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(38)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score13.7%(119)
Diversity Score
14
+199%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Iowa?

Afton, Iowa has about 874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Iowa?

The typical household in Afton, Iowa earns about $55,000 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 $74,000, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Iowa?

About 13.5% 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 8.0% 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 75 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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