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Population (year 2000): 2,839. Estimated population in July 2006: 2,846 (+0.2% change)
 
Males: 1,407   (49.6%)
Females: 1,432   (50.4%)

Washington County

Median resident age:   42.2 years
Minnesota median age:   35.4 years

Zip codes: 55001 .

Estimated median household income in 2005: $98,800 (it was $89,095 in 2000)
Afton   $98,800
Minnesota:   $52,024

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $380,000 (it was $225,600 in 2000)
Afton   $380,000
Minnesota:   $198,800

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Races in Afton:

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


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

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 25.2 square miles.

Population density: 113 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).


Afton

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%

52 residents are foreign born

This city:   1.8%
Minnesota:   5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Afton:   1.2% ($2,642)
Minnesota:   1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Paul, MN (20.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (411.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. Marys Point, MN (3.4 miles ), Lake St. Croix Beach, MN (3.6 miles ), Lakeland, MN (4.9 miles ), Lakeland Shores, MN (5.0 miles ), Hudson, WI (7.0 miles ), North Hudson, WI (7.8 miles ), Woodbury, MN (8.1 miles ), Clifton, WI (8.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 10 buildings, average cost: $247,800
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,400
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $272,000
  • 1999: 19 buildings, average cost: $223,900
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $228,200
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $303,600
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $356,200
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $377,400
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $462,200
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $498,300
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $429,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 44.90 N, Longitude: 92.82 W


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Afton, Minnesota business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


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

Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:

  • Construction (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Machinery (4%)


Most common industries for females:

  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)


Most common occupations for males

  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Top executives (7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)


Most common occupations for females

  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Life and physical scientists (4%)

Average climate in Afton, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

 

Afton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.6 miles away from the Afton city center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.7 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 158 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Hospitals/medical centers near Afton:
  • HEALTHEAST WOODWINDS HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; WOODBURY, MN)
  • LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; STILLWATER, MN)
  • REGINA MEDICAL COMPLEX (about 13 miles; HASTINGS, MN)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Afton:
  • MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN/ (about 28 miles; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; ID: MSP)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 73 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; ID: RST)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 93 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; ID: EAU)
Other public-use airports nearest to Afton:
  • LAKE ELMO (about 6 miles; ST PAUL, MN; ID: 21D)
  • SOUTH ST PAUL MUNI-RICHARD E FLEMING FLD (about 15 miles; SOUTH ST PAUL, MN; ID: SGS)
  • WIPLINE (about 15 miles; INVER GROVE HGTS, MN; ID: 09Y)

Local government website: www.cityofafton.net
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Afton:
  • INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,475)
  • METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,171)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS (about 17 miles; RIVER FALLS, WI; FT enrollment: 5,491)
  • CENTURY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 19 miles; WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN; FT enrollment: 4,381)
  • ST PAUL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 21 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • BROWN INSTITUTE LTD (about 23 miles; MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN; FT enrollment: 2,171)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS (about 24 miles; ST PAUL, MN; FT enrollment: 7,652)

Church in Afton: Saint Peters Church (A)

Cemetery: Mound Prairie Cemetery (1)

Lake: Edith, Lake (A)

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Valley Branch (A)

Park in Afton: Afton State Park (1)

Tourist attraction: Afton Historical Society (Museums; 3165 Saint Croix Trail South) (1)

Hotel: Afton House Inn (3291 South St Croix Trail) (1)

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Afton and their reported violations in the past:
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 14107 Hudson Road South, Population served: 850, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (Address: 880 Neal Avenue South, Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-28-2003), St Boil Water Order (JUL-28-2003), St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2003), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-28-2003), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-28-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-28-2003), St Compliance achieved (AUG-26-2003)
SELMA'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR (Address: 3419 St. Croix Trail South, Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-23-2001), St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2001), St Boil Water Order (JUL-23-2001), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-23-2001), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUL-23-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2001), St Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2001)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Afton that have no violations reported:
  • LUCY WINTON BELL ATHLETIC FIELD (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PIONEER TANK LINES, INC. (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WINDMILL MARINA (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:   2.9 people
Minnesota:   2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:   83.7%
Whole state:   66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:   3.6%
Whole state:   5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   0.6%
Whole state:   7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   0.4%
Whole state:   3.2%

Afton compared to Minnesota state average:
  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School



2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Minnesota:



Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2006)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3 $7,546 $30,184 5 $250
Totals for Government 3 $7,546 $30,184 5 $250

Afton government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $56,000
  • Charges - All Other: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $152,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $272,000
    General - Other: $241,000
    Fire Protection: $146,000
    Financial Administration: $107,000
    Police Protection: $105,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $63,000
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000
    Parks & Recreation: $12,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $66,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $13,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $155,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $38,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $75,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $42,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $40,000
    Special Assessments: $20,000
    Interest Earnings: $11,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $54,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $337,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $57,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $119,000
    All Other: $119,000
  • Tax - Property: $736,000
    NEC: $175,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $192,000

9.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,002 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   9.60%
Minnesota average:   7.79%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($159 average AGI)
Washington County:   0.05%
Minnesota average:   0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ramsey County, MN  3.60% ($48,164 average AGI)
from Dakota County, MN  1.01% ($49,186)
from Hennepin County, MN  1.01% ($52,426)

8.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($53,281 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   8.55%
Minnesota average:   7.84%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($358 average AGI)
Washington County:   0.05%
Minnesota average:   0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ramsey County, MN  2.25% ($39,903 average AGI)
to Dakota County, MN  0.92% ($43,671)
to Hennepin County, MN  0.89% ($51,972)

Strongest AM radio stations in Afton:
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WMGT (1220 AM; 5 kW; STILLWATER, MN; Owner: ENDURANCE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMIN (740 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: WRPX, INC.)
  • KUOM (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
  • WIXK (1590 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEW RICHMOND, WI; Owner: WIXK-AM, LLC)
  • KKMS (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, MN)
  • WMNN (1330 AM; 10 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Afton:
  • WXPT (104.1 FM; ST. LOUIS PARK, MN; Owner: THE AUDIO HOUSE, INC.)
  • KNOW-FM (91.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WLTE (102.9 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-FM (94.5 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-FM, LLC, A DELAWARE LLC)
  • KEEY-FM (102.1 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTIS-FM (98.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDWB-FM (101.3 FM; RICHFIELD, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KQRS-FM (92.5 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: KQRS, Inc.)
  • KSJN (99.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KXXR (93.7 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • WEVR-FM (106.3 FM; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: HANTEN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCAL (89.3 FM; NORTHFIELD, MN; Owner: ST. OLAF COLLEGE)
  • KTCZ-FM (97.1 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMP (107.1 FM; COON RAPIDS, MN; Owner: WFMP-FM, LLC)
  • KQQL (107.9 FM; ANOKA, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • K294AM (106.7 FM; WEST ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: FRESH AIR, INCORPORATED)
  • WGVX (105.1 FM; LAKEVILLE, MN; Owner: KQRS, INC.)
  • KBEM-FM (88.5 FM; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: BD. OF EDUCATION, S.S.D. NO. 1)
  • K214DF (90.7 FM; GOLDEN VALLEY, MN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNOF (95.3 FM; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: SELBY GOSPEL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Afton:
  • KMSP-TV (Channel 9; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTCA-TV (Channel 2; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KARE (Channel 11; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KSTP-TV (Channel 5; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCI-TV (Channel 17; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: TWIN CITIES PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCCO-TV (Channel 4; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KMWB (Channel 23; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: KLGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KSTC-TV (Channel 45; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTC (Channel 29; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W55AP (Channel 55; RIVER FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • K07UI (Channel 7; MINNEAPOLIS, ETC., MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K58BS (Channel 58; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K67HG (Channel 67; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K14KH (Channel 14; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K19ER (Channel 19; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • W62BD (Channel 62; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WBWX-CA (Channel 13; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

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