Afton, MN is a small town located in Washington County with a population of 2,936 and a population density of 121 people per square mile. It is situated close to the St. Croix River and offers plenty of opportunities for year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking. Notable local businesses include Afton Alps Ski & Snowboard Area, Afton State Park, Afton Apple Orchard and several eateries in the downtown area. The city is also home to several art galleries, museums and theatres where you can enjoy local performances. Local sporting events include baseball tournaments at Afton Fields Ballpark and soccer events at the Community Sports Complex. In addition there are a number of organizations that serve the community by providing resources such as food banks and medical services.
The population in Afton is 2,936. There are 117 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Afton is 50.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Afton is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Afton
- 61.7% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 34.7% are married with children
- 5.4% have children, but are single
Race in Afton
- 91.3% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 3.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander