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Afton

Virginia · 266 residents · 2.252 sq mi
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Afton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $372,700. With a median age of 65.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
266
+9%since 2023
from 243 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 108 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.7
+23%since 2023
from 53.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
23326329432435420202024Afton
2024266
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.2%(59)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.4%(49)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.1%(11)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7439.8%(106)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.5%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,409
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,659
−9%since 2023
from $60,974 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+4%since 2023
from 0.442 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance28%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical28%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $323,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+12%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(232)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(22)
Diversity Score
29
+68%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.5%(12)
Ancestry
English24.8%(66)
French16.5%(44)
American9.8%(26)
German5.3%(14)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+25%since 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
53.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(44)
Married62.1%(72)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married6.3%(9)
Married69.7%(99)
Widowed20.4%(29)
Divorced3.5%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Virginia?

Afton, Virginia has about 266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Virginia?

The typical household in Afton, Virginia earns about $93,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, Virginia expensive?

In Afton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $372,700.

How educated are people in Afton, Virginia?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, Virginia?

About 18.4% of people in Afton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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