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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Afton

New York · 859 residents · 1.527 sq mi
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Afton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $62,600. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

859
+3%vs 2000
vs 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
563 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7518801K1K1K1990201020202024Afton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,412 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,387
−28%vs 2000
vs $17,299 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
65.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
34.5% rent
2.4
+35%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(850)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score4.3%(37)
4
+10%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Afton, New York?

Afton, New York has about 859 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Afton, New York earns about $26,250 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 $62,600, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, New York?

About 19.8% 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 4.8% of people in Afton, New York 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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