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Afton

Wyoming · 2,172 residents · 4.439 sq mi
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Afton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,172
+19%since 2000
from 1,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Afton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,610
+71%since 2000
from $16,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+105%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,747)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,917)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(119)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other4.3%(94)
Diversity Score25.6%(555)
Diversity Score
26
+257%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−39%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Afton, Wyoming?

Afton, Wyoming has about 2,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Afton, Wyoming?

The typical household in Afton, Wyoming earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Afton, Wyoming expensive?

In Afton, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $235,400, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Afton, Wyoming?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Afton, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Afton, Wyoming?

About 10.4% of people in Afton, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Afton, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Afton, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 778 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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