Afton, Wyoming

Afton is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,911 at the 2010 census.

Afton
Town
Main Street Afton with antler arch
Location of Afton in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Afton
Location in Wyoming
Afton
Afton (the United States)
Afton
Afton (North America)
Coordinates: 42°43′42″N 110°55′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyLincoln
Area
 • Total4.45 sq mi (11.51 km2)
 • Land4.44 sq mi (11.50 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Population
 • Total1,911
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,041
 • Density459.79/sq mi (177.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83110
Area code(s)307
FIPS code56-00245[4]
GNIS feature ID1597691[5]
Websitewww.aftonwyoming.gov

Afton is home to the world's largest arch made of elk antlers. Spanning 75 feet (23 m) across the four lanes of U.S. Highway 89, the arch consists of 3,011 elk antlers and weighs 15 tons.

History

The first settlement at Afton was made in 1885.[6] The community takes its name from the River Afton, in Scotland.[6]

Geography

Afton is the largest city in Star Valley, a grassland valley in forested mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.18 square miles (10.83 km2), all land.[7]

A periodic spring is Afton's main water supply, which cycles on and off during the summer, fall, and winter at 12 to 18 minute intervals. During the spring the flow never stops due to increased water supply from the melting snowpack. At full flow the Intermittent Spring discharges up to 285 gallons per second. It is located five miles east of Afton, a short hike from the end of Swift Creek Road.

Star Valley looking East toward Afton, Wyoming.

Climate

Afton experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb).

Climate data for Afton, Wyoming
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 28.0
(−2.2)		 33.4
(0.8)		 41.2
(5.1)		 51.8
(11.0)		 63.4
(17.4)		 72.8
(22.7)		 81.6
(27.6)		 80.7
(27.1)		 71.2
(21.8)		 59.1
(15.1)		 40.5
(4.7)		 29.6
(−1.3)		 54.4
(12.4)
Average low °F (°C) 4.5
(−15.3)		 7.9
(−13.4)		 15.1
(−9.4)		 24.2
(−4.3)		 31.8
(−0.1)		 37.8
(3.2)		 42.4
(5.8)		 41.0
(5.0)		 33.6
(0.9)		 25.2
(−3.8)		 16.0
(−8.9)		 6.6
(−14.1)		 23.9
(−4.5)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.4
(36)		 1.2
(30)		 1.3
(33)		 1.6
(41)		 2.1
(53)		 1.9
(48)		 1.2
(30)		 1.2
(30)		 1.5
(38)		 1.4
(36)		 1.4
(36)		 1.4
(36)		 17.6
(450)
Source: Weatherbase [8]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910570—
192079639.6%
19308071.4%
19401,21150.1%
19501,3198.9%
19601,3371.4%
19701,290−3.5%
19801,48114.8%
19901,394−5.9%
20001,81830.4%
20101,9115.1%
2019 (est.)2,041[3]6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,911 people, 703 households, and 496 families living in the town. The population density was 457.2 inhabitants per square mile (176.5/km2). There were 855 housing units at an average density of 204.5 per square mile (79.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2%.[2]

Of the 703 households 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the town was 33 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,818 people, 651 households, and 475 families living in the town. The population density was 530.8 people per square mile (204.6/km2). There were 769 housing units at an average density of 224.5 per square mile (86.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.19% White, 0.06% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81%.[4]

Of the 651 households 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 9.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 32.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median household income was $37,292 and the median family income was $43,400. Males had a median income of $33,472 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,177. About 5.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the town of Afton is provided by Lincoln County School District #2.[10] Zoned campuses include Afton Elementary School (grades K-3), Osmond Elementary School (grades 4–6), Thayne Elementary School (grades K-3), Etna Elementary School (grades 4–6), Star Valley Middle School (grades 7–8), and Star Valley High School (grades 9–12).[11]

Afton has a public library, a branch of the Lincoln County Public Library System.[12]

Notable people

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9–10. 1918. p. 8.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  8. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Afton, Wyoming". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. Lincoln County School District Number 2 website
  11. Star Valley High School website Archived 2000-08-17 at the Wayback Machine.
  12. "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
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