Auburn, Chippewa County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Auburn, Wisconsin
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Location of Auburn, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 697 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-03725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582729 |
Auburn is a town located in Chippewa County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 697 people lived there. This was an increase from 580 people in 2000.
History of Auburn
The town of Auburn got its name from a poem called "The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith. There was a place named Auburn in that poem.
Where is Auburn?
Auburn is in the northwestern part of Chippewa County. It shares borders with Barron County to the north and Dunn County to the west. The village of New Auburn is right next to its northeast corner.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 92.4 square kilometers (about 35.7 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Auburn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 474 | — | |
| 2000 | 580 | 22.4% | |
| 2010 | 697 | 20.2% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 734 | 5.3% | |
In 2000, there were 580 people living in Auburn. These people lived in 202 households, and 163 of these were families. The town had about 16 people per square mile (6 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Auburn were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
- About 33.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (73.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 13.9% of all households were individuals living alone.
- About 5.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.87 people, and the average family had about 3.19 people.
Age and Income
The population in Auburn was spread out by age:
- 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 34 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Auburn was $36,000. For families, the average income was $39,444. The average income per person in the town was $17,164.
Notable people
- John E. Prince, who was a Wisconsin State Representative, a farmer, and owned a resort, was born in Auburn.
See also
In Spanish: Auburn (condado de Chippewa, Wisconsin) para niños
