What is the population of Afton, Iowa?

Afton has a population of approximately 817 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Afton, Iowa located?

Afton is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.0276°, -94.1953°.

What is the median household income in Afton?

The median household income in Afton is approximately $54,545 based on the most recent open data.

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Afton

Total population

817

Median home value

$95,300

21%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,545

Afton$55k

National$74k

Weather58°F · Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates41.03°, -94.20°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Afton is a city in Union County, Iowa. The population was 874 at the time of the 2020 census. Its peak of population was in 1880, at 1,231 residents, when numerous European immigrants and migrants from the eastern United States settled here for the farmland. Mechanization of farming and consolidation of farms has reduced the population.

History & geography

History

Afton was platted in 1854 and named after the poem "Sweet Afton" by Robert Burns. Afton became incorporated November 30, 1868.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$95,300

Housing units

386

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

2.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

86.4%

Black

3.1%

Asian

Hispanic

10.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.0276

Longitude

-94.1953

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

58°F

Chance Rain Showers

Monday

61°F

Chance Rain Showers

Monday Night

53°F

Chance Drizzle then Cloudy

Tuesday

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday Night

47°F

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday

63°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Afton, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.1%

Diabetes

9.4%

Adult obesity

36.9%

Binge drinking

21.7%

Adult smoking

16.7%

No leisure activity

25.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Creston High School
High · Creston · 532 students · 16.1:1 ratio
Creston Elementary School
Elementary · Creston · 410 students · 12.1:1 ratio
Creston Middle School
Middle · Creston · 291 students · 11.6:1 ratio
East Union Middle-High School
High · Afton · 259 students · 13.6:1 ratio
East Union Elementary
Elementary · Afton · 230 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Creston Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Creston · 146 students · 14.6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).