Afton, OK Demographics

A map of Afton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	502	454	65.9%	61.9%
Multiracial	134	165	17.6%	22.5%
Native American/Other	84	102	11.0%	13.9%
Asian	22	1	2.9%	0.1%
Hispanic	16	11	2.1%	1.5%
Black	4	1	0.5%	0.1%

Afton, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 762, an increase from the 734 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 17.6% Multiracial, 11.0% Native American/Other, 2.9% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Afton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Afton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Afton, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 52.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Afton is ranked the 289th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Afton was ranked the 283rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Afton's White Population

502 residents of Afton, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Afton is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Afton ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Afton's population has increased from 61.9% to 65.9%.

Afton is less White than neighboring Bernice (75.3% White), Narcissa (94% White), Fairland (68.6% White), Cleora (75.8% White), and Copeland (80.1% White).

Afton's Black Population

4 residents of Afton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Afton is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Afton ranks 516th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Afton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Afton is more Black than neighboring Bernice (0% Black), Narcissa (0% Black), Cleora (0% Black), and Copeland (0% Black). Afton is less Black than neighboring Fairland (1.4% Black).

Afton's Asian Population

22 residents of Afton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Afton is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Afton ranks 401st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Asian residents' share of Afton's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.9%.

Afton is more Asian than neighboring Bernice (1% Asian), Narcissa (0% Asian), Fairland (0.6% Asian), Cleora (0.9% Asian), and Copeland (0% Asian).

Afton's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Afton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Afton is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Afton ranks 752nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Afton's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Afton is more Hispanic than neighboring Narcissa (0% Hispanic), and Cleora (1.4% Hispanic). Afton is less Hispanic than neighboring Bernice (2.3% Hispanic), Fairland (2.9% Hispanic), and Copeland (5.4% Hispanic).

Afton's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Afton, or 11.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Afton is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Afton ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Afton's population has decreased from 13.9% to 11.0%.

Afton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Narcissa (6% Native American/Other), and Copeland (10.8% Native American/Other). Afton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bernice (11.4% Native American/Other), Fairland (11.8% Native American/Other), and Cleora (15.4% Native American/Other).

Afton's Multiracial Population

134 residents of Afton, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Afton is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Afton ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Afton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Afton's population has decreased from 22.5% to 17.6%.

Afton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bernice (10.1% Multiracial), Narcissa (0% Multiracial), Fairland (14.7% Multiracial), Cleora (6.5% Multiracial), and Copeland (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.