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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Afton

Minnesota · 2,645 residents · 25.092 sq mi
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Afton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,541. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $132,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,645
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
105 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−15%vs 2000
vs 42.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,541
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,095 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,164
−42%vs 2000
vs $36,338 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$132,400
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $246,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$479
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,375 in 2000
US average: $450
93.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.5% in 2000
6.3% rent
2.2
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,597)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score7.1%(189)
7
+29%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.6%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.3%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.0 min
+74%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Afton, Minnesota?

Afton, Minnesota has about 2,645 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Afton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Afton, Minnesota earns about $60,541 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 $132,400, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Minnesota?

About 38.6% 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 1.1% of people in Afton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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