Auburn, Michigan facts for kids
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Auburn, Michigan
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| City of Auburn | |
Location within Bay County
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 Auburn, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Settled | 1854 |
| Incorporated | 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,068 |
| • Density | 1,958.33/sq mi (756.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48611
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-04080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620334 |
Auburn is a small city in Bay County, Michigan, United States. It is a part of the larger Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 2,068 people lived in Auburn.
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History of Auburn
Auburn was first settled by people in 1854. A few years later, in 1869, the settlement got its own post office. It was first called "Skinner."
Then, in 1877, the post office's name was changed to Auburn. The community officially became a city in 1947. The ZIP code for Auburn is 48611. This ZIP code is also used by the area around the city, called Williams Township.
Geography of Auburn
Auburn is a small city in terms of size. It covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2). Most of this area, about 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), is water.
People in Auburn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 869 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,497 | 72.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,919 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,921 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,855 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,011 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,087 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,068 | −0.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,087 people living in Auburn. These people lived in 916 different homes. About 551 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1,988 people per square mile. Most people living in Auburn were White (97.5%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 28% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43%) were married couples. About 34% of all homes were single people living alone. The average home had 2.24 people, and the average family had 2.87 people.
The average age of people in Auburn was 40.9 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. About 17.6% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Schools in Auburn
Auburn is part of the Bay City Public Schools system. The city is home to several schools:
- Bay City Western High School
- Western Middle School
- Auburn Elementary School
There is also a private school called Auburn Area Catholic School. A former school, Grace Lutheran, has closed. Its students now go to other Lutheran schools outside of Auburn.
Getting Around Auburn
Highways
- US 10 is a major highway that runs near Auburn. You can use it to travel west to Midland or east to Bay City.
It's good to know that the eastern exit for US 10 in Auburn only lets you get on or off if you are going east. The western exit lets you get on or off the highway whether you are going east or west.
Public Transportation
- Bay Metro offers a bus service, Route 4, that stops in Auburn. The bus stop is at the Auburn Square Shopping Plaza, located at 963 W Midland Rd. This bus route connects Auburn to other places like Midland, Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, and Bay City.
See also
In Spanish: Auburn (Míchigan) para niños
