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Afton, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Afton, New York is 820, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting Afton’s status as a small, rural village in upstate New York.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1857
  • County: Chenango
  • Land area: 1.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 482 people per square mile
  • Area code: 607
  • Zip code: 13730

Geography and Location

Afton, New York is located in the southern part of Chenango County, in upstate New York. The village lies along the Susquehanna River, contributing to its scenic landscape and providing opportunities for fishing and boating. Afton is situated near Interstate 88, offering access to nearby cities like Binghamton and Albany. The area around Afton is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland and forests, typical of the southern tier of New York. The town’s peaceful, small-town atmosphere and proximity to natural attractions, such as the Catskill Mountains, make it a desirable location for those seeking rural living.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.9 years
Median household income: $33,730
Median house value: $68,000

Population by Race

Races in Afton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (19.3%), English (16.4%), United States (15.1%), Irish (13.6%), Italian (6.3%), French (5.3%).

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Afton

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Afton town

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

1.7% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Afton:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Afton:

  • GREATER BINGHAMTON/EDWIN A LINK FIELD (about 31 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Abbreviation: BGM)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY INTL (about 63 miles; MONTICELLO, NY; Abbreviation: MSV)
  • ONEIDA COUNTY (about 63 miles; UTICA, NY; Abbreviation: UCA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Afton:

  • SIDNEY MUNI (about 10 miles; SIDNEY, NY; Abbreviation: N23)
  • GREENE (about 19 miles; GREENE, NY; Abbreviation: 4N7)
  • WHITE BIRCH FIELD (about 20 miles; HANCOCK, NY; Abbreviation: 4N8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Afton:

  • SUNY AT BINGHAMTON (about 27 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Full-time enrollment: 11,498)
  • BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,081)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT ONEONTA (about 37 miles; ONEONTA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,333)
  • COLGATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; HAMILTON, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,792)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 49 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,790)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT CORTLAND (about 53 miles; CORTLAND, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,187)
  • MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; SCRANTON, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)

Public primary/middle schools in Afton:

  • AFTON MS HS (Students: 394; Location: 29 ACADEMY ST; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • AFTON ES (Students: 324; Location: 29 ACADEMY ST; Grades: KG – 05)

Libraries

Library in Afton:

  • AFTON FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $38,320; Location: 105 A MAIN STREET; 15,118 books; 150 audio materials; 4 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)

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