Afton township, North Dakota
Afton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Afton township is a geographic entity located in Ward County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 828. The land area covers 35.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 828 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 275 | ±80 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 304 | ±87 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 275 | ±80 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $533,700 | ±$204,408 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $151,875 | ±$44,144 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,573 | ±$16,504 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% | ±0.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 390 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±9.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF AFTON
GUS Population: 831 (2024)
ID: 172161
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
2901 66TH AVE SW, MINOT ND 58701-8802
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GUS Population: 68,427 (2024)
ID: 171340
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR TREASURER
PO BOX 5005, MINOT ND 58702-5005
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Burlington, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Des Lacs, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Minot, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Minot, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minot State University
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College | 7.0 mi away | 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707 |
7018583000
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MINOT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 516 2ND AVE SW, MINOT, ND, 58701 |
(701) 852-1045
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WARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 225 3RD ST SE, MINOT, ND, 58701 |
(701) 852-5388
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WARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 225 3RD ST SE, MINOT, ND, 58701 |
(701) 852-5388
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VELVA PUBLIC & SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 101 WEST 4TH STREET, VELVA, ND, 58790 |
(701) 338-2022
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MAX COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 215 MAIN STREET, MAX, ND, 58759 |
(701) 679-2263
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MINOT EXP STN, ND US, located 2.8 miles from Afton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5° | 0.7° | 9.6° | 0.63" | 8.3" |
| February | 22.4° | 4.2° | 13.3° | 0.58" | 6.9" |
| March | 34.7° | 15.7° | 25.2° | 0.84" | 7.8" |
| April | 51.4° | 28.5° | 39.9° | 1.22" | 4.4" |
| May | 65.0° | 41.4° | 53.2° | 2.78" | 1.8" |
| June | 73.9° | 52.3° | 63.1° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.7° | 56.5° | 68.1° | 2.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 54.0° | 67.0° | 2.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.5° | 44.7° | 57.1° | 1.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 53.4° | 31.5° | 42.5° | 1.41" | 3.6" |
| November | 36.1° | 18.1° | 27.1° | 0.98" | 8.9" |
| December | 23.3° | 6.4° | 14.9° | 0.80" | 10.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot city | City | 6.6 mi | — |
| Logan CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Burlington city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Surrey city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
| Des Lacs city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
| Sawyer city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3810100740. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.