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The current estimated population of Afton, Minnesota is 3,050, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Afton has experienced slow but steady growth, largely due to its location near the Twin Cities and its scenic appeal along the St. Croix River.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1855
  • County: Washington
  • Land area: 26.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 115 people per square mile
  • Area code: 651
  • Zip code: 55001

Geography and Location

Afton, Minnesota is located in southeastern Washington County, along the banks of the St. Croix River, which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Afton is known for its scenic beauty, including the nearby Afton State Park, which offers hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreational activities. The town is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, though it maintains a quiet, rural character with large residential lots, farmland, and forests. Afton’s rolling hills, river views, and natural landscapes make it a popular location for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.2 years
Median household income: $89,095
Median house value: $225,600

Population by Race

Races in Afton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (37.2%), Irish (16.5%), English (15.6%), Norwegian (12.0%), Swedish (11.4%), French (6.6%).

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 25.2 square miles

Map of Afton, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Afton

  • High school or higher: 95.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 50.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Afton city

  • Never married: 21.2%
  • Now married: 67.2%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

1.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +174 (+6.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Afton:

  • HUDSON HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; HUDSON, WI)
  • HEALTHEAST WOODWINDS HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; WOODBURY, MN)
  • LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; STILLWATER, MN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Afton:

  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 28 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Abbreviation: MSP)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 73 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 93 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Abbreviation: EAU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Afton:

  • LAKE ELMO (about 6 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Abbreviation: 21D)
  • SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI-RICHARD E FLEMING FLD (about 15 miles; SOUTH ST PAUL, MN; Abbreviation: SGS)
  • WIPLINE (about 15 miles; INVER GROVE HGTS, MN; Abbreviation: 09Y)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Afton:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS (about 15 miles; RIVER FALLS, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,491)
  • INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,475)
  • METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,171)
  • CENTURY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 19 miles; WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,381)
  • ST PAUL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 21 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,587)
  • BROWN INSTITUTE LTD (about 23 miles; MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,171)
  • HAMLINE UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; ST PAUL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,847)

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