Auburn, Georgia facts for kids
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Auburn, Georgia
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Central Auburn in the city's historic district
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| Motto(s):
"Old southern charm with a vision for the future"
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Location in Barrow County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Georgia | ||||
| Counties | Barrow, Gwinnett | ||||
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| • Total | 6.80 sq mi (17.61 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 6.77 sq mi (17.54 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,495 | ||||
| • Density | 1,106.76/sq mi (427.30/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
30011
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| Area code(s) | 770 | ||||
| FIPS code | 13-04140 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403134 | ||||
Auburn is a city located in the state of Georgia, USA. It's split between two counties: Barrow and Gwinnett. In 2020, about 7,495 people lived here. The city's motto is "Old southern charm with a vision for the future."
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History of Auburn
Auburn became an official city in 1892. This happened shortly after a railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped the city grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Auburn
Auburn is in the western part of Barrow County. It's about 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Atlanta, a big city in Georgia. It's also about 27 miles (43 km) west of Athens.
The city covers an area of about 6.8 square miles (17.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.39%, is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Auburn has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 161 | — | |
| 1910 | 217 | 34.8% | |
| 1920 | 290 | 33.6% | |
| 1930 | 230 | −20.7% | |
| 1940 | 286 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 301 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 374 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 361 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 692 | 91.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,139 | 353.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,904 | 119.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,887 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,495 | 8.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,688 | 40.7% | |
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As of 2020, there were 7,495 people living in Auburn. These people made up 2,436 households and 1,849 families. Most of the people in Auburn live in Barrow County. A smaller number live in Gwinnett County.
Education in Auburn
Students in Auburn attend different schools depending on which county they live in.
Barrow County Schools
If you live in the Barrow County part of Auburn, you would go to schools in the Barrow County Schools district. Students usually start at Auburn Elementary School. After that, they move on to Westside Middle School. Finally, they attend Apalachee High School.
Gwinnett County Schools
For students living in the Gwinnett County part of Auburn, their schools are part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools system. These students typically go to Mulberry Elementary School. Then they attend Dacula Middle School. Their high school is Dacula High School.
See also
In Spanish: Auburn (Georgia) para niños
