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Afton

New York · 794 residents · 1.527 sq mi
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Afton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,539. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
−5%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7518801K1K1K1990201020202024Afton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,539
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,285
+40%since 2000
from $17,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(722)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score12%(95)
Diversity Score
12
+209%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, New York?

Afton, New York has about 794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Afton, New York earns about $49,539 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, New York?

About 14.2% 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 16.8% 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 65 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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