Afton City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 917 people, 384 households, and 252 families residing in the city. The population density was 931.7 people per square mile (359.73/kmē), it is the 372nd most populated city in terms of population density. There were 407 housing units at an average density of 415.3 per square mile (160.35/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 39.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Afton City was 37 and 41.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 905 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28281, it would be the 143rd lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $35848, making it the 187th poorest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $12920, it is Iowa's 84th poorest city by per capita income. The median income is $16276, Males had a median income of $20855 versus $13750 for females.
In 2000, 235 pupils and students, of which 57.45% are male and 42.55% are female, 25.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.68% nursery or pri school, 5.11% kindergarten, 48.51% elementary school, 25.96% high school and 15.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 917 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 917 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 914 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 911 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 905 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 877 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 886 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 884 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 892 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 899 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 905 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 65 | 49 | 114 |
| High school | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| College or graduate school | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afton city, Iowa | $28281 | $35848 | $12920 |
| Union County, Iowa | $31905 | $41453 | $16690 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |