Afton town, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Afton town, Wyoming Demographics
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As of 2026, Afton town, Wyoming has a total population of 1,982, the 37th largest city in Wyoming, with a median household income of $56,806, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

Afton town Quick Facts

Population 1,982

Median Household Income $56,806

Median Home Value $311,200

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 59.3%

Affordability Ratio 5.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

High School Graduation Rate 95.7%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 1,982 37th of 193

Median Income $56,806 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.6% 9% higher national

Median Home Value $311,200 top 30%

How Afton town Compares

Median Household Income

Afton town

$56,806

$74,815

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Afton town

$311,200

$285,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 27.6%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

74.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.3%

Renter 40.7%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

18.3%

55-74

23.9%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Afton town Rankings in Wyoming

#37 Population of 193

#108 Median Income of 193

#71 Education of 193

#34 Home Value of 193

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Cities Similar to Afton town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Greybull town	2,061	$62,941	$159,200	16.0%	10.2%
Saratoga town	1,864	$68,521	$267,600	35.2%	8.3%
Pinedale town	2,022	$74,886	$279,300	39.9%	12.4%
Lovell town	2,590	$61,620	$211,500	19.3%	15.3%
Star Valley Ranch town	2,107	$96,218	$471,000	35.3%	0.7%

Population Overview

Afton town is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 1,982. It ranks as the 37th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Afton town is 44.1 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Afton town is $56,806. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $311,200. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Afton town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

25.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Afton town, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Afton town, Wyoming?

Afton town, Wyoming has a population of 1,982 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Afton town, WY?

The median household income in Afton town is $56,806, which is 28% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Afton town, WY?

The poverty rate in Afton town is 13.6%. This means approximately 265 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Afton town, Wyoming?

Afton town's population is 87.0% White, 0.0% Black, 7.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Afton town, WY?

The median home value in Afton town is $311,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x.

How educated is Afton town, Wyoming?

25.8% of adults (25+) in Afton town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.