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Afton

Minnesota · 2,960 residents (2025 est.) · 25.092 sq mi
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Afton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $679,300. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,957
+4%since 2000
from 2,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+24%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,960 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Afton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,305
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,095 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,167
+82%since 2000
from $36,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+1%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$679,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,333
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.0%
+64.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+84%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,732)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(27)
Asian1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(2,601)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(52)
Asian4.4%(130)
Other5.7%(168)
Diversity Score27.6%(816)
Diversity Score
28
+398%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Minnesota?

Afton, Minnesota has about 2,957 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Afton, Minnesota earns about $133,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, Minnesota expensive?

In Afton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $679,300, and the typical rent is about $2,333 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Minnesota?

About 58.6% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, Minnesota?

About 6.3% of people in Afton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 312 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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