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Afton

New York · 772 residents (2025 est.) · 1.527 sq mi
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Afton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,031. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. Households here earn about 57% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,225
+47%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:772 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7518801K1K1K1990201020202024Afton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,412 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,984
+44%since 2000
from $17,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+18%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+76%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(812)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,185)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(31)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.9%(97)
Diversity Score
8
+105%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% 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
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, New York?

Afton, New York has about 1,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, New York?

The typical household in Afton, New York earns about $37,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, New York expensive?

In Afton, New York, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, New York?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, New York?

About 15.3% of people in Afton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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