Afton Authority
Afton is a upper-middle-income village of 266.
Afton, Virginia
Afton is one of the smaller incorporated places in Albemarle County, Virginia, with a population of 266. At $93,409 median household income, Afton sits in the upper income bracket of Virginia.
Definition and scope
Located in Albemarle County, Virginia, Afton operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Charlottesville, VA metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Afton has approximately 266 residents. The median age is 65.7 years. Roughly 77% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $372,700.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 87.2%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Afton is $93,409. Poverty rate stands at 18.4%. Educational attainment: 31.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Afton:
- Public schools: 1
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 1
Getting around
Rockfish Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Waynesboro City Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Staunton, Virginia.
Geography and climate
Afton sits at an elevation of 739 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.
References
- Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 18 VAC §10-20-785 Notice of adverse action · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-191 Requirements for an engineer-in-training designation · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-105 Qualifications for licensure as an architect · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 20 121.01. Decree of divorce from bonds of matrimony without decree from bed and board · source
- Va. Const. art. VIII, § 18 2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 22 1-307. Dismissal of teacher; grounds · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 40 1-114. Enforcement of child labor law · source
- Va. Const. art. IV, § 46 2-868.1. Aggressive driving; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 6 2-831. Establishment of branch banks; redesignation of main office · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 36 152. Definitions · source
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