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Auburn

West Virginia · 97 residents · 0.335 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,000. The poverty rate of 70.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−6%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2754821101371990201020202024Auburn
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$10,625
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,816
+15%since 2000
from $8,548 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
70.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade57.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−58.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(3)
Diversity Score7.3%(7)
Diversity Score
7
+206%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, West Virginia?

Auburn, West Virginia has about 97 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, West Virginia?

The typical household in Auburn, West Virginia earns about $10,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, West Virginia expensive?

In Auburn, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $30,000.

How educated are people in Auburn, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 70.3% of people in Auburn, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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