Afton, Iowa facts for kids
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Afton, Iowa
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Location of Afton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 874 |
| • Density | 868.79/sq mi (335.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50830
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-00595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393888 |
Afton is a small city located in Union County, Iowa. In 2020, about 874 people lived there.
A long time ago, in 1880, Afton was much bigger. It had 1,231 residents! Many people from Europe and the eastern United States moved here. They came to farm the land. Over time, farming changed, and fewer people were needed. This caused the population to become smaller.
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History
Afton was first planned out in 1854. It got its name from a famous poem called "Sweet Afton" by Robert Burns. Afton officially became a city on November 30, 1868.
Geography
Afton is located in the state of Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 2.60 square kilometers (1.01 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Afton
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Afton has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table and chart below. The city had its largest population in 1880.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 961 | — |
| 1880 | 1,231 | +28.1% |
| 1890 | 1,045 | −15.1% |
| 1900 | 1,178 | +12.7% |
| 1910 | 1,014 | −13.9% |
| 1920 | 926 | −8.7% |
| 1930 | 1,013 | +9.4% |
| 1940 | 987 | −2.6% |
| 1950 | 936 | −5.2% |
| 1960 | 773 | −17.4% |
| 1970 | 823 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 985 | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 953 | −3.2% |
| 2000 | 917 | −3.8% |
| 2010 | 845 | −7.9% |
| 2020 | 874 | +3.4% |
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A Look at the Residents
In 2020, there were 874 people living in Afton. Most residents were White (about 94.5%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Afton in 2020 was about 39 years old.
- About 28% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years or older.
The city had slightly more females (about 53%) than males (about 47%).
Notable People
Afton has been home to some interesting people:
- Cynthia May Alden: A journalist from the early 1900s.
- J. B. West: He was the White House chief usher from 1957 to 1969. This means he managed the daily operations and staff of the White House.
See also
In Spanish: Afton (Iowa) para niños
