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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Afton

New York · 836 residents · 1.527 sq mi
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Afton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,412. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

836
−3%since 1990
from 859 in 1990
1990 – 2025
547 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 563 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+5%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7518801K1K1K1990201020202024Afton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,412
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,299
+40%since 1990
from $12,387 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
34.7% rent
1.8
−26%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(850)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(812)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.9%(32)
4
−9%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−32%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Afton, New York?

Afton, New York has about 836 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Afton, New York earns about $34,412 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, New York?

About 15.0% 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 9.8% of people in Afton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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