Demographics & People — Afton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,944 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 52.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,162 |
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| Family Households | 835 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.089 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,690 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 86 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,058 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 697 |
| Irish | 429 |
| Norwegian | 335 |
| English | 295 |
| Swedish | 294 |
| Other groups | 244 |
| Scottish | 139 |
| Polish | 131 |
| French (except Basque) | 103 |
Language
| English Only | 2,680 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,780 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 196 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,388 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Afton, Minnesota.
