Minnesota Gazetteer
Also See Afton, MN: ZIP Codes & Maps
The City of Afton had a population of 2,957 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Afton ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Minnesota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Afton is located at latitude 44.9027 and longitude -92.7835 in Washington County. The formal boundaries for the City of Afton encompass a land area of 25.13 sq. miles and a water area of 1.37 sq. miles. Washington County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Afton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,957 (100%) |
| Population Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $133,305 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,167 |
| Median Home Value | $679,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,244 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,192 (95.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20 (1.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 (2.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,212 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 844 (69.6%) |
The table below compares Afton to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 212 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 771 | 16th |
| Median Household Income | # 43 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 38 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 402 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
