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Auburn

Kansas · 1,272 residents (2025 est.) · 0.696 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,144
+2%since 2000
from 1,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+24%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,272 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8729951K1K1K1990201020202024Auburn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,875
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,632 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,877
+84%since 2000
from $15,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+28%since 2010
from 0.309 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,043)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,008)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian1%(12)
Other7.2%(82)
Diversity Score27.1%(310)
Diversity Score
27
+152%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Kansas?

Auburn, Kansas has about 1,144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Kansas?

The typical household in Auburn, Kansas earns about $57,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Kansas expensive?

In Auburn, Kansas, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Kansas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Kansas?

About 10.9% of people in Auburn, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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