Afton
City in Union County, Iowa
Afton is a city in Union County, Iowa, with 874 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arispe, 5.6 miles S.
- 874residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 869 / sq mipopulation density
- 50830ZIP code
About Afton
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.
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Living in Afton
- Median household income
- $54,545
- Median home value
- $95,300
- Median rent
- $590/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Afton had 874 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 874 |
|---|---|
| Density | 869 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Afton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 874 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0276° N, 94.1953° W |
| ZIP code | 50830 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1900595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Afton
- Arispe5.6 mi S
- Thayer7.6 mi E
- Creston9.1 mi W
- Shannon City9.6 mi S
- Lorimor9.9 mi NE
- Tingley12.1 mi S
- Murray12.9 mi E
- Macksburg12.9 mi N
- Ellston13.7 mi S
- Cromwell13.9 mi W
- Sun Valley Lake14.0 mi SE
- Kent14.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Afton
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Union County, Iowa.
What is the population of Afton, IA?
874 people lived in Afton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Afton, IA?
The ZIP code of Afton is 50830.
What is the elevation of Afton?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Afton?
Arispe (5.6 mi), Thayer (7.6 mi), Creston (9.1 mi), Shannon City (9.6 mi), Lorimor (9.9 mi).
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