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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Auburn

Iowa · 274 residents · 0.497 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,896. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

274
−7%vs 2000
vs 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
551 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
51.3
+35%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1411902402893391990201020202024Auburn
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,896
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,708
−48%vs 2000
vs $20,494 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.4%
+13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,500
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
0.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2
+114%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
−17.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Auburn, Iowa?

Auburn, Iowa has about 274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Iowa?

The typical household in Auburn, Iowa earns about $19,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Iowa expensive?

In Auburn, Iowa, the median home is worth about $16,500, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Iowa?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Iowa?

About 18.4% of people in Auburn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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