Affton, Missouri facts for kids
"Affton" redirects here. For other places, see Afton.
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Affton, Missouri
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Buildings in Affton, Missouri, October 2012
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Location of Affton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.57 sq mi (11.84 km2) |
| • Land | 4.57 sq mi (11.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,417 |
| • Density | 4,467.61/sq mi (1,724.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-00280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393314 |
Affton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, near St. Louis. The population was 20,417 at the 2020 United States Census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 24,464 | — | |
| 1980 | 23,181 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 21,106 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 20,535 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 20,307 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 20,417 | 0.5% | |
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2020 census
As of 2020, there were 20,417 people living in the area.
Education
The Bayless School District, Lutheran High School South, Affton School District, and Holy Cross Academy (St. John Paul II campus) are all found in the area known as Affton.
Notable people
- Derek Blasberg, fashion writer, attended Affton High School
- Jack Dorsey, Twitter and Square co-founder, lived in Affton during childhood
- Markus Golden, Arizona Cardinals football player, attended Affton High School
- John Goodman, actor, born and raised in Affton, attended Affton High School
- Kristeen Young, musician, raised in Affton
See also
In Spanish: Affton (Misuri) para niños
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