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Mount Auburn

Illinois · 480 residents · 0.997 sq mi
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Mount Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,955. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
480
−7%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+1%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604274945616281990201020202024Mount Auburn
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,955
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,908
+16%since 2000
from $18,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(471)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(13)
Diversity Score9.3%(45)
Diversity Score
9
+847%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 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
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Auburn, Illinois?

Mount Auburn, Illinois has about 480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Auburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Mount Auburn, Illinois earns about $37,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Auburn, Illinois expensive?

In Mount Auburn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,500.

How educated are people in Mount Auburn, Illinois?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Auburn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Auburn, Illinois?

About 17.3% of people in Mount Auburn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Auburn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Auburn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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