Afton, NY

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Afton Overview

1,159
TOTAL POPULATION
523
MALE POPULATION
636
FEMALE POPULATION
82.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
121.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,237
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,281
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,646
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
491
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Afton Zip Codes

Afton Area Codes

Race in Afton

The most populous races in Afton are White / Caucasian (1,150 | 99.2%), Hispanic or Latino (26 | 2.2%), and Two or more Races (6 | 0.5%).
Race in Afton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American20.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino262.2%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,15099.2%
Two or more Races60.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,159100.0%

Ancestry in Afton

The most populous ancestries reported in Afton are English (227 | 19.6%), Irish (218 | 18.8%), German (211 | 18.2%), Italian (140 | 12.1%), and American (83 | 7.2%), together accounting for 75.9% of all Afton residents.
Ancestry in Afton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American837.2%
Blackfeet10.1%
British30.3%
Canadian30.3%
Cherokee10.1%
Czech171.5%
Czechoslovakian60.5%
Danish675.8%
Dutch322.8%
Eastern European30.3%
English22719.6%
French423.6%
French Canadian252.2%
German21118.2%
Hungarian272.3%
Irish21818.8%
Italian14012.1%
Lithuanian756.5%
Norwegian50.4%
Polish242.1%
Russian544.7%
Scotch-Irish30.3%
Scottish221.9%
Welsh80.7%
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Immigrants in Afton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Afton came from Caribbean (15 | 1.3%), Cuba (15 | 1.3%), Latin America (15 | 1.3%), and Canada (5 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Afton residents.
Immigrants in Afton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada50.4%
Caribbean151.3%
Cuba151.3%
Latin America151.3%
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Sex and Age in Afton

Sex and Age in Afton

The most populous age groups in Afton are 5 to 9 Years (83 | 15.9%) for men and Under 5 Years (82 | 12.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Afton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (3.3%)82 (12.9%)
5 to 9 Years83 (15.9%)42 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years30 (5.7%)16 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years24 (4.6%)18 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years19 (3.6%)33 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years15 (2.9%)27 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years29 (5.5%)57 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years32 (6.1%)56 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years63 (12.0%)15 (2.4%)
45 to 49 Years21 (4.0%)31 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years25 (4.8%)76 (11.9%)
55 to 59 Years48 (9.2%)22 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years28 (5.3%)11 (1.7%)
65 to 69 Years19 (3.6%)35 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years36 (6.9%)75 (11.8%)
75 to 79 Years20 (3.8%)18 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years14 (2.7%)22 (3.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total523 (100.0%)636 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Afton

Median Family Size in Afton

The median family size in Afton is 3.33 persons per family, with single female/mother families (102 | 40.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (35 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Afton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple115 (45.6%)3.24
Single Male/Father35 (13.9%)2.29
Single Female/Mother102 (40.5%)3.79
Total Families252 (100.0%)3.33

Median Household Size in Afton

The median household size in Afton is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (102 | 23.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.39 persons per household. non-family households (189 | 42.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Afton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple115 (26.1%)3.24
Single Male/Father35 (7.9%)3.31
Single Female/Mother102 (23.1%)4.39
Non-family189 (42.9%)1.16
Total Households441 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Afton

Out of a total of 441 households in Afton, 252 (57.1%) are family households, while 189 (42.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 75, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 163.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Afton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-163 (37.0%)
2-Person Households71 (16.1%)26 (5.9%)
3-Person Households75 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households65 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households17 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households18 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total252 (57.1%)189 (42.9%)

Female Fertility in Afton

Fertility by Age in Afton

Average fertility rate in Afton is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Afton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)94.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Afton

27.3% of women with births (11) in Afton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 72.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 72.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Afton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)

Fertility by Education in Afton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Afton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (72.7%)78.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (27.3%)333.0
Total11 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Afton

72.7% of women with births in Afton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Afton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)

Income in Afton

Income Overview in Afton

Per Capita Income in Afton is $26,237, while median incomes of families and households are $73,281 and $53,646 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,159$26,237
Median Family Income252$73,281
Mean Family Income252$78,794
Median Household Income441$53,646
Mean Household Income441$66,575
Income Deficit252$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,15920.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,15979.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1590.42

Earnings by Sex in Afton

Average Earnings in Afton are $31,580, $33,438 for men and $26,719 for women, a difference of 20.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Afton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male262 (51.3%)$33,438
Female249 (48.7%)$26,719
Total511 (100.0%)$31,580

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Afton

The most common earnings brackets in Afton are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (66 | 25.2%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (49 | 19.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Afton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (4.6%)29 (11.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.1%)8 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)49 (19.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (6.1%)5 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (1.5%)9 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (3.4%)7 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (3.0%)9 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (6.5%)28 (11.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99966 (25.2%)8 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (2.3%)21 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (1.5%)2 (0.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (6.5%)27 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (4.6%)8 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (9.2%)11 (4.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (5.7%)6 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (3.4%)15 (6.0%)
$100,000+34 (13.0%)4 (1.6%)
Total262 (100.0%)249 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Afton

Average earnings in Afton are $33,984 for men and $28,313 for women, a difference of 16.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $126,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,064. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $38,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Afton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,417$0
High School Diploma$32,064$38,750
College or Associate's Degree$57,604$0
Bachelor's Degree$126,250$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,984$28,313

Family Income in Afton

Family Income Brackets in Afton

According to the Afton family income data, there are 60 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Afton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000187.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999135.2%
$25,000 to $34,999218.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993614.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994919.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993011.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996023.8%
$150,000 to $199,999228.7%
$200,000+31.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Afton

5-person families (21 | 8.3%) account for the highest median family income in Afton with $110,750 per family, while 3-person families (100 | 39.7%) have the highest median income of $27,083 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Afton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families87 (34.5%)$39,583
3-Person Families100 (39.7%)$81,250
4-Person Families38 (15.1%)$0
5-Person Families21 (8.3%)$110,750
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (2.4%)$0
Total252 (100.0%)$73,281

Family Income by Number of Earners in Afton

The median family income in Afton is $73,281, with families comprising 3+ earners (25) having the highest median family income of $120,694, while families with no earners (54) have the lowest median family income of $27,833, accounting for 9.9% and 21.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Afton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54 (21.4%)$27,833
1 Earner96 (38.1%)$56,500
2 Earners77 (30.6%)$93,036
3+ Earners25 (9.9%)$120,694
Total252 (100.0%)$73,281

Household Income in Afton

Household Income Brackets in Afton

With 79 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Afton, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Afton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000296.6%
$10,000 to $14,999143.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996214.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996414.5%
$35,000 to $49,999409.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996414.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995312.0%
$100,000 to $149,9997917.9%
$150,000 to $199,999296.6%
$200,000+71.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Afton

The median household income in Afton is $53,646, with the highest median household income of $80,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 105 households (23.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,375, with 21 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Afton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (4.8%)$19,375
25 to 44 Years105 (23.8%)$80,625
45 to 64 Years122 (27.7%)$70,556
65+ Years193 (43.8%)$35,662
Total441 (100.0%)$53,646

Poverty in Afton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Afton

With 14.1% poverty level for males and 20.8% for females among the residents of Afton, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (100.0%) and 46 females (54.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Afton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (100.0%)20 (24.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (21.3%)11 (26.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (30.4%)21 (51.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)46 (54.8%)
35 to 44 Years7 (7.4%)12 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
55 to 64 Years9 (11.8%)10 (30.3%)
65 to 74 Years7 (12.7%)2 (1.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (17.5%)
Total74 (14.1%)131 (20.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Afton

According to the poverty statistics in Afton, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Afton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)62 (75.6%)
5 Years37 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (78.7%)31 (73.8%)
12 to 14 Years15 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (69.6%)20 (48.8%)
25 to 34 Years44 (100.0%)38 (45.2%)
35 to 44 Years88 (92.6%)59 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years46 (100.0%)105 (98.1%)
55 to 64 Years67 (88.2%)23 (69.7%)
65 to 74 Years48 (87.3%)108 (98.2%)
75 Years and over34 (100.0%)33 (82.5%)
Total449 (85.9%)498 (79.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Afton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Afton show that 3.5% or 4 of the total 115 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.2%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Afton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (91.8%)4 (8.2%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (96.5%)4 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Afton

According to the poverty data in Afton, 8.6% or 3 single-father households and 29.4% or 30 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Afton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3 (100.0%)4 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)20 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total3 (8.6%)30 (29.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Afton

The poverty data for Afton shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 33 of the single-parent households (24.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (8.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Afton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (18.9%)
1 or 2 Children4 (8.2%)20 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total4 (3.5%)33 (24.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Afton

Employment by Class of Employer in Afton

Among the 392 employed individuals in Afton, private company employees (235 | 60.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (52 | 13.3%), and local government employees (51 | 13.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Afton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23560.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5213.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations205.1%
Local Government Employees5113.0%
State Government Employees348.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total392100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Afton

According to the labor force statistics for Afton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (871), 56.4% or 491 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.7% or 92 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 52 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 58.3% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Afton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (50.0%)7 (58.3%)
20 to 24 Years52 (100.0%)7 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Years39 (92.9%)14 (35.9%)
30 to 34 Years53 (61.6%)9 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years143 (86.1%)34 (23.8%)
45 to 54 Years100 (65.4%)1 (1.0%)
55 to 59 Years40 (57.1%)4 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years13 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (23.6%)16 (41.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (56.4%)92 (18.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Afton

According to labor force statistics for Afton, 69.8% of individuals (388) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (556) are in the labor force, with 16.0% or 62 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.4% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Afton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma165 (57.3%)28 (9.7%)
College / Associate Degree148 (82.7%)51 (28.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher50 (100.0%)4 (8.0%)
Total388 (69.8%)89 (16.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Afton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Afton are Community & Social Service (32 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (22 | 5.5%), Architecture & Engineering (17 | 4.3%), Education Instruction & Library (17 | 4.3%), and Management (16 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Afton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Afton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (64.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (82.4%), and Community & Social Service (81.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Afton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Business & Financial2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 6 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (17.6%)14 (82.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Health Technologists3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Category)32 (34.4%)61 (65.6%)
Total (Overall)226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Afton are Security & Protection (13 | 3.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (9 | 2.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Afton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Afton, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), and Security & Protection (46.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Afton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)9 (19.6%)37 (80.4%)
Total (Overall)226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Afton are Office & Administration (49 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (32 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Afton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Afton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
Office & Administration7 (14.3%)42 (85.7%)
Total (Category)28 (34.6%)53 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Afton are Construction & Extraction (39 | 9.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 5.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Afton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Afton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Afton are Transportation (44 | 11.0%), Production (38 | 9.5%), and Material Moving (36 | 9.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Afton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Afton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Transportation36 (81.8%)8 (18.2%)
Material Moving36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (81.4%)22 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Afton

Employment Industries in Afton

The major employment industries in Afton include Manufacturing (73 | 18.3%), Construction (53 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (50 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (46 | 11.5%), and Educational Services (46 | 11.5%).
Employment Industries in Afton

Employment Industries by Sex in Afton

The Afton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Afton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction50 (94.3%)3 (5.7%)
Manufacturing64 (87.7%)9 (12.3%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Educational Services22 (47.8%)24 (52.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance10 (20.0%)40 (80.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Public Administration7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Total226 (56.6%)173 (43.4%)

Education in Afton

School Enrollment in Afton

The most common levels of schooling among the 216 students in Afton are elementary school (74 | 34.3%), middle school (36 | 16.7%), and high school (34 | 15.7%).
School Enrollment in Afton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool188.3%
Kindergarten3114.3%
Elementary School7434.3%
Middle School3616.7%
High School3415.7%
College / Undergraduate156.9%
Graduate / Professional83.7%
Total216100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Afton

Out of a total of 216 students who are enrolled in schools in Afton, 10 (4.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 206 (95.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (21.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Afton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (95.4%)10 (4.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Afton

Education (38 | 35.5%), literature & languages (15 | 14.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 9.3%), social sciences (8 | 7.5%), and engineering (7 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 107 individuals in Afton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Afton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics65.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural109.3%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology32.8%
Social Sciences87.5%
Engineering76.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology65.6%
Business65.6%
Education3835.5%
Literature & Languages1514.0%
Liberal Arts & History32.8%
Visual & Performing Arts43.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities10.9%
Total107100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Afton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Afton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Afton are males with 3 vehicles (98, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (42, making up 59.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Afton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.3%)6 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle33 (14.6%)38 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles60 (26.6%)47 (28.3%)
3 Vehicles98 (43.4%)42 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles17 (7.5%)11 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles15 (6.6%)22 (13.3%)
Total226 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Afton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Afton are 30 to 34 minutes (92 commuters, 25.6%), 35 to 39 minutes (57 commuters, 15.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (44 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Afton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes123.3%
5 to 9 Minutes298.1%
10 to 14 Minutes267.2%
15 to 19 Minutes174.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4412.3%
25 to 29 Minutes236.4%
30 to 34 Minutes9225.6%
35 to 39 Minutes5715.9%
40 to 44 Minutes246.7%
45 to 59 Minutes277.5%
60 to 89 Minutes82.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Afton

The most common commute times in Afton are 30 to 34 minutes (52 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (40 commuters, 26.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Afton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (1.4%)9 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (6.2%)16 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes15 (7.2%)11 (7.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (6.7%)3 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (9.1%)25 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (6.2%)10 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes52 (25.0%)40 (26.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes40 (19.2%)17 (11.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (7.2%)9 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes21 (10.1%)6 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (1.4%)5 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Afton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Afton are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (32, 15.4%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (22, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Afton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (3.4%)5 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM20 (9.6%)7 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM27 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM19 (9.1%)10 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM22 (10.6%)22 (14.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (9.6%)20 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM29 (13.9%)21 (13.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9 (4.3%)6 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM32 (15.4%)19 (12.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (3.4%)2 (1.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (6.2%)20 (13.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.4%)14 (9.3%)
Total208 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Afton

Occupancy by Ownership in Afton

Of the total 441 dwellings in Afton, owner-occupied units account for 288 (65.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 153 (34.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Afton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28865.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15334.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units441100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Afton

Occupancy by Household Size in Afton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16337.0%
2-Person Household9722.0%
3-Person Household7517.0%
4+ Person Household10624.0%
Total Housing Units441100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Afton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Afton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household64 (39.3%)99 (60.7%)
2-Person Household71 (73.2%)26 (26.8%)
3-Person Household63 (84.0%)12 (16.0%)
4+ Person Household90 (84.9%)16 (15.1%)
Total Housing Units288 (65.3%)153 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Afton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Afton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
High School Diploma101 (51.3%)96 (48.7%)
College/Associate Degree101 (75.4%)33 (24.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher68 (77.3%)20 (22.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Afton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Afton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7717.5%
35 to 44 Years4911.1%
45 to 54 Years409.1%
55 to 64 Years8218.6%
65 to 74 Years12829.0%
75 to 84 Years6514.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total441100.0%

Housing Finances in Afton

Median Income by Occupancy in Afton

Median Income by Occupancy in Afton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied288 (65.3%)$78,333
Renter-Occupied153 (34.7%)$27,639
Average441 (100.0%)$53,646

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Afton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Afton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (2.8%)15 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (0.7%)12 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (3.1%)36 (23.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (4.5%)4 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (15.6%)19 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (9.0%)14 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (12.1%)29 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (13.2%)15 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (26.4%)3 (2.0%)
$150,000 or more36 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Afton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Afton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (5.9%)5 (3.3%)
$300 to $49960 (20.8%)30 (19.6%)
$500 to $79975 (26.0%)62 (40.5%)
$800 to $99918 (6.2%)29 (19.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49949 (17.0%)22 (14.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99953 (18.4%)5 (3.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49916 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Afton

Housing Structures in Afton

Housing Structures in Afton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26459.9%
Single Unit, Attached51.1%
2 Unit Apartments8419.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments276.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments132.9%
10 or more Apartments327.3%
Mobile Home / Other163.6%
Total441100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Afton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Afton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached242 (91.7%)22 (8.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments30 (35.7%)54 (64.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (65.3%)153 (34.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Afton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Afton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)17 (11.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (0.7%)67 (43.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms84 (29.2%)43 (28.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms91 (31.6%)10 (6.5%)
8 or more Rooms111 (38.5%)16 (10.5%)
Total288 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Afton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Afton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (10.1%)16 (10.5%)
Electricity15 (5.2%)101 (66.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene167 (58.0%)28 (18.3%)
Coal or Coke3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels67 (23.3%)8 (5.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Afton

Household Vehicle Usage in Afton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (2.8%)21 (13.7%)
1 Vehicle82 (28.5%)113 (73.9%)
2 Vehicles94 (32.6%)6 (3.9%)
3 or more Vehicles104 (36.1%)13 (8.5%)
Total288 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Afton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Afton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units156132
Median Property Value$82,700$112,500
Median Household Income$35,735$30
Monthly Housing Costs$503$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,639$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Afton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Afton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (21.8%)2 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (37.2%)54 (40.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99948 (30.8%)67 (50.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)9 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total156 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Afton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Afton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (5.1%)16 (12.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (28.8%)4 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99918 (11.5%)9 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (13.5%)17 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (13.5%)17 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.8%)55 (41.7%)
Total156 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Afton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Afton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x80 (51.3%)110,000 (83,333.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (11.5%)98 (74.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x15 (9.6%)23 (17.4%)
4.0x or more35 (22.4%)9 (6.8%)
Total156 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Afton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Afton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80019 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49919 (12.2%)5 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,499107 (68.6%)3 (2.3%)
Total156 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Afton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Afton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Afton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years56 (74.7%)19 (25.3%)
26 to 34 Years107 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years143 (93.5%)10 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years102 (93.6%)7 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,121 (96.7%)38 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Afton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Afton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen56 (74.7%)19 (25.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Afton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Afton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000140 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999129 (94.2%)8 (5.8%)
$100,000 and over391 (93.8%)26 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Afton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Afton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6106 (70.7%)55 (36.7%)
6 to 18 Years77 (48.7%)100 (63.3%)
19 to 25 Years31 (41.3%)39 (52.0%)
25 to 34 Years50 (45.9%)60 (55.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (15.7%)148 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years68 (44.4%)76 (49.7%)
55 to 64 Years49 (45.0%)66 (60.6%)
65 to 74 Years161 (97.6%)80 (48.5%)
75 Years and over74 (100.0%)39 (52.7%)
Total642 (55.4%)663 (57.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Afton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Afton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (24.1%)6 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years7 (10.4%)17 (13.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (15.2%)70 (33.2%)
65 to 74 Years33 (60.0%)35 (31.8%)
75 Years and over7 (20.6%)33 (82.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Afton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Afton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.8%)46 (21.8%)
65 to 74 Years11 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Afton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (4.5%)3 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.2%)45 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Afton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (24.1%)6 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years4 (6.0%)11 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.8%)57 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (18.2%)7 (6.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (42.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Afton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years20 (9.2%)57 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (32.7%)35 (31.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (82.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Afton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (10.5%)4 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.9%)8 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (42.5%)

Technology Access in Afton

Computing Device Access in Afton

Computing Device Access in Afton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33676.2%
Smartphone31771.9%
Tablet30068.0%
No Computing Device265.9%
Total441100.0%

Internet Access in Afton

Internet Access in Afton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home35179.6%
Cellular Data Only317.0%
Satellite Internet286.4%
No Internet439.8%
Total441100.0%

Afton Summary

Afton is a small town located in Chenango County, New York, United States. The town is situated in the south-central part of the county, and is bordered by the towns of Bainbridge to the north, Coventry to the east, and Colesville to the south. The population of Afton was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Afton was first settled in 1791 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally known as "Newtown," but was later changed to "Afton" in 1808. The name is derived from the poem "The Afton Water" by Robert Burns.
The town of Afton was officially established in 1808, and the first town meeting was held in 1809. The town was originally part of the town of Bainbridge, but was later split off and incorporated as its own town.

Geography

Afton is located in the south-central part of Chenango County, and is bordered by the towns of Bainbridge to the north, Coventry to the east, and Colesville to the south. The town is situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River, and is home to several small lakes, including Afton Lake, Lake Oquaga, and Lake Como.
The town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 32.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of Afton is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small farms, and is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and camping.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 717 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 56.2 people per square mile. There were 817 housing units at an average density of 24.9 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 717 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Afton?
Total Population of Afton is 1,159.
What is the Total Male Population of Afton?
Total Male Population of Afton is 523.
What is the Total Female Population of Afton?
Total Female Population of Afton is 636.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Afton?
There are 82.23 Males per 100 Females in Afton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Afton?
There are 121.61 Females per 100 Males in Afton.
What is the Median Population Age in Afton?
Median Population Age in Afton is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Afton
Average Family Size in Afton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Afton
Average Household Size in Afton is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Afton?
Per Capita income in Afton is $26,237.
What is the Median Family Income in Afton?
Median Family Income in Afton is $73,281.
What is the Median Household income in Afton?
Median Household Income in Afton is $53,646.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Afton?
Income or Wage Gap in Afton is 20.1%.
Women in Afton earn 79.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Afton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Afton is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Afton?
There are 491 People in the Labor Forcein in Afton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Afton?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Afton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Afton?
Unemployment Rate in Afton is 18.7%.