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Auburn

West Virginia · 76 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 76.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−12%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2754821101371990201020202024Auburn
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,225
−39%since 2000
from $8,548 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.9%
+42.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−3%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade83.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$845
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
+78.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Auburn on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.5 min
+95%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+69.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−69.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 28.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2012
from 36.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, West Virginia?

Auburn, West Virginia has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Auburn, West Virginia expensive?

In Auburn, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, West Virginia?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, West Virginia?

About 76.9% of people in Auburn, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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