City

Afton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickens County  ·  Texas

👥221Population
💰$47,431Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.9% Female 42.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.8%Hispanic: 55.2%Race
White44.8%
Hispanic55.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
32%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (7.9%)
HS Graduate32 (25.2%)
Some College24 (18.9%)
Associates16 (12.6%)
Bachelors9 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree36 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.9%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS7.9%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College18.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.3%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,431 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units109
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
36%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Afton, TX

Afton is a city in Texas, located in Dickens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 221 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Afton is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,431 is below the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Afton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Afton is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.2%).

Afton, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Afton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79220 221 $47,431 $118,800 1.6% 35.4% 62.7%