Affton, Missouri facts for kids
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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 a community in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It is not an official city. Instead, it is a special area called a "census-designated place." This means the government tracks its population. In 2020, about 20,417 people lived there. Affton is located close to the big city of St. Louis.
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Where is Affton?
Affton is located in Missouri. It covers an area of about 4.6 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Affton?
The number of people living in Affton has changed over the years.
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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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In 2020, the census counted 20,417 people living in Affton.
Schools in Affton
Several schools are located in the Affton area. These include the Bayless School District and the Affton School District. There is also Lutheran High School South. Holy Cross Academy (St. John Paul II campus) is another school found here.
Famous People from Affton
Many interesting people have connections to Affton.
- Derek Blasberg, a writer known for fashion, went to Affton High School.
- Jack Dorsey, who helped start Twitter and Square, lived in Affton when he was a kid.
- Markus Golden, a football player for the Arizona Cardinals, also went to Affton High School.
- John Goodman, a famous actor, was born and grew up in Affton. He also attended Affton High School.
- Kristeen Young, a musician, was raised in Affton.
See Also
In Spanish: Affton (Misuri) para niños
