Afton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,944
Population
117/sq mi density
$129,956
Median Income
$71,513 per capita
$655,400
Home Value
$726,964 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$129,956 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$655,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,944
Census 2023
Population Density
117
per square mile
Land Area
26.4
square miles (68.4 km²)
Median Age
50.3 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.4%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.5%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
6.9%
47% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.1%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.9%
78% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.400
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,944 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 117 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.5% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 6.9% |
| Health Insurance | 98.1% |
| Uninsured | 1.9% |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.400 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |