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Auburn

Kansas · 1,227 residents · 0.696 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,100. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,227
+9%since 2000
from 1,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,763 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+10%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8729951K1K1K1990201020202024Auburn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,797
+45%since 2000
from $15,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,123)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(50)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.5%(44)
Diversity Score19.8%(243)
Diversity Score
20
+84%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
7.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Kansas?

Auburn, Kansas has about 1,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Kansas?

The typical household in Auburn, Kansas earns about $57,375 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 $99,100, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Kansas?

About 18.7% 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 8.4% 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 314 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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