Affton, Missouri

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Affton, Missouri
Census-designated place
Buildings in Affton, Missouri, October 2012
Buildings in Affton, Missouri, October 2012
Location of Affton, Missouri
Location of Affton, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°33′4″N 90°19′25″W / 38.55111°N 90.32361°W / 38.55111; -90.32361Coordinates: 38°33′4″N 90°19′25″W / 38.55111°N 90.32361°W / 38.55111; -90.32361
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountySt. Louis
Area
 • Total4.6 sq mi (11.9 km2)
 • Land4.6 sq mi (11.9 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
560 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total20,417
 • Density4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code29-00280[2]
GNIS feature ID2393314[1]

Affton is a census-designated place (CDP) in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, near St. Louis. The population was 20,417 at the 2020 United States Census.[3]

Geography[edit]

Affton is located at 38°33'4" North, 90°19'25" West (38.551052, -90.323614).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
197024,464—
198023,181−5.2%
199021,106−9.0%
200020,535−2.7%
201020,307−1.1%
202020,4170.5%
source:[5]

2020 census[edit]

As of 2020, there were 20,417 people living in the area.[6]

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 20,535 people, 8,892 households, and 5,655 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,480.1 people per square mile (1,731.1/km2). There were 9,128 housing units at an average density of 1,991.5/sq mi (769.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.62% White, 0.06% Black, 0.01% American Indian, 1.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,892 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,327, and the median income for a family was $54,881. Males had a median income of $38,141 versus $28,397 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,059. 3.6% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education[edit]

The Bayless School District, Lutheran High School South, Affton School District, and Holy Cross Academy (St. John Paul II campus) are all found in the area known as Affton.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Affton, Missouri
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Affton CDP, Missouri". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2010)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  6. ^ "CINYC Maps". Retrieved 2021-11-24.

External links[edit]

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