Official site of the scenic Afton, Wyoming
Located in beautiful Star Valley, Afton has a population of 1,821 and sits at 6239 feet above sea level.
Native Americans and Fur Trappers first inhabited Star Valley. The Valley soon became a stop for Mormon settlers looking for better opportunities for their families.
The Mormon settlers called the Valley Starvation Valley due to the long harsh winters. During the winter months they lost many cattle and many went hungry. Later they shortened the name to Star Valley.
Afton is centrally located in Star Valley at the mouth of Swift Creek Canyon. It was the rumbling of Swift Creek that helped Afton get its name. William Budge a Scotland Native visited the township and as he walked the banks of Swift Creek he was reminded of a stream from his homeland. Budge suggested the Town be named Afton after the Sweet Afton Fame stream of Scotland.
Afton was incorporated in 1902 and A.V. Call was elected as the first mayor.
For more history of Afton and surrounding Star Valley visit the Star Valley Historical Society.
General Information
|
Elevation |
6,239 Feet |
|
Population |
1,821 |
|
Incorporated |
1901 |
Age Characteristics
|
Age Group |
Population |
Percent of Total |
|
Under 5 Years |
153 |
8.4 |
|
5 to 9 Years |
156 |
8.6 |
|
10 to 14 Years |
163 |
9.0 |
|
15 to 19 Years |
188 |
10.3 |
|
20 to 24 Years |
104 |
5.7 |
|
25 to 34 Years |
193 |
10.6 |
|
35 to 44 Years |
236 |
13.0 |
|
45 to 54 Years |
205 |
11.3 |
|
55 to 59 Years |
100 |
5.5 |
|
60 to 64 Years |
67 |
3.7 |
|
65 to 74 Years |
103 |
5.7 |
|
75 to 84 Years |
115 |
6.3 |
|
85 and over |
35 |
1.9 |
|
All Ages |
1818 |
100 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2000