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Afton, VA
Census-designated place in Nelson County, Virginia.
Population
266
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
0
Afton and its ZIP codes
Afton at a glance
- Afton is 46% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Afton, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nelson County. PPP loans are for Afton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,077
3,980 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $9,398 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Afton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Afton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Afton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaynesboroCity | 4.7 mi | 15 |
| DoomsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| SherandoCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.1 |
| LyndhurstCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6 |
| NellysfordCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 9.6 |
| CrozetCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.4 |
| WintergreenCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.8 |
| CrimoraCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3 |
| FishersvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 19.8 |
| Stuarts DraftCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 29.3 |
| North GardenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| HarristonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| IvyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| JolivueCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Afton, VA in?
- Afton is in Nelson County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Afton, VA?
- About 266 people live in Afton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Afton?
- Nearby places include Waynesboro (4.7 mi), Dooms (5.4 mi), Sherando (5.9 mi), Lyndhurst (6.7 mi), Nellysford (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023