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Auburn

Illinois · 4,771 residents · 4.124 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,771
+11%since 2000
from 4,317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,157 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+4%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Auburn
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,021
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,592
+12%since 2000
from $18,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,228)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(145)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,597)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(77)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score6.5%(310)
Diversity Score
6
+94%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Illinois?

Auburn, Illinois has about 4,771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Auburn, Illinois earns about $49,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Illinois expensive?

In Auburn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Illinois?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Auburn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,041 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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