Afton, Iowa Population 2022
Afton is a city located in Union County Iowa. Afton has a 2020 population of 803. Afton is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 843 in 2010.
The average household income in Afton is $58,508 with a poverty rate of 9.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $500 per month, and the median house value is $73,800. The median age in Afton is 44.2 years, 44.5 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
Afton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aftonwas:
- White: 97.32%
- Two or more races: 2.21%
- Asian: 0.47%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 835 | 97.32% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.47% |
Afton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 365 | 2.28 | 75.3 |
| Married | 206 | 2.99 | 84 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.12 | 64.2 |
| Female | 28 | 2.14 | 53.6 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 100 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 3.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 33.55% |
| Some College | 144 | 23.57% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 16.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 14.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.78% |
Afton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 590 | 535 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 12 | |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Afton Language by Age
Afton Language
97.90% of Afton residents speak only English, while 2.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
9.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.27%
Male Poverty Rate
7.78%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Afton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Afton is White, with 9.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Afton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.36%.
Afton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Afton Married by Age and Sex
Afton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Afton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 26.67% |
Afton Veterans by Education
14.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.70%
Born in Afton
98.60%
Native Born
1.40%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.60% of Afton residents were born in the United States, with 81.70% having been born in Iowa. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 803 | -4 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 807 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 811 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 815 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 819 | -10 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 829 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 826 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 826 | -18 | -2.13% |
| 2014 | 844 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 849 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 847 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 846 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 843 | 0.00% |