Demographics & People — Affton, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,035 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,900 |
| Median Age | 42.0 |
| Total Households | 8,862 |
| Family Households | 5,227 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2519 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,460 |
| Black or African American | 615 |
| Asian | 871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,173 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 5,845 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,914 |
| Other groups | 3,074 |
| Irish | 2,858 |
| English | 2,068 |
| Yugoslavian | 1,287 |
| American | 1,207 |
| Italian | 1,063 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 916 |
| French (except Basque) | 633 |
Language
| English Only | 15,604 |
| Spanish | 899 |
| Population 5+ | 18,779 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,295 |
| Population 18+ | 16,355 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Affton, Missouri.