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Afton

Oklahoma · 1,049 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Afton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,971. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,049
−6%since 2000
from 1,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6898259621K1K1990201020202024Afton
2024762
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,971
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,269
+66%since 2000
from $11,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(860)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(727)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(32)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other26%(273)
Diversity Score55.2%(579)
Diversity Score
55
+846%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Oklahoma?

Afton, Oklahoma has about 1,049 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Afton, Oklahoma earns about $23,971 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Afton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Oklahoma?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, Oklahoma?

About 36.3% of people in Afton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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