Auburn, Iowa facts for kids
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Auburn, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
A Taste of Home
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Location of Auburn, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 533.20/sq mi (205.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51433
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-03610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454279 |
Auburn is a small city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. It's a place where people live and often travel to nearby towns for work. In 2020, about 265 people lived there.
A former mayor once called Auburn a "bedroom community." This means many people who live in Auburn travel to larger towns nearby for their jobs. They sleep in Auburn but work somewhere else.
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History of Auburn
Auburn was officially planned and laid out in 1888. It was named after another city, Auburn, New York.
Geography of Auburn
Auburn is located at coordinates 42°15′3″N 94°52′38″W / 42.25083°N 94.87722°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The city covers about 0.50 square miles (1.29 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Auburn is about 15 miles (24 km) away from three other towns: Carroll, Lake City, and Lake View.
Population Changes in Auburn
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 174 | — |
| 1900 | 293 | +68.4% |
| 1910 | 399 | +36.2% |
| 1920 | 406 | +1.8% |
| 1930 | 359 | −11.6% |
| 1940 | 383 | +6.7% |
| 1950 | 350 | −8.6% |
| 1960 | 367 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 329 | −10.4% |
| 1980 | 320 | −2.7% |
| 1990 | 283 | −11.6% |
| 2000 | 296 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 322 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 265 | −17.7% |
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The population of Auburn has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 174 people. The population grew to over 400 in the 1910s and 1920s. Since then, it has generally decreased. In 2020, the population was 265 people.
Auburn's Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 265 people living in Auburn. These people lived in 127 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most residents were White (92.8%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Auburn was about 40 years old. About 24% of the people were under 20 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older.
Auburn's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Auburn had 322 people. There were 127 households at that time. Most people (99.7%) were White.
About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The average age in 2010 was 36 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 or older.
Education in Auburn
Students in Auburn attend schools in the East Sac County Community School District.
Years ago, Auburn had its own public school. This school closed in 1987. The city government bought the building and turned it into a community center. Later, they sold it because it was too expensive to heat. As of 2014, the old school building is now a private home.
The school district that served Auburn changed over time. The Lake View-Auburn district joined with another district in 1996. Then, that new district joined with East Sac County in 2011.
Auburn also used to have a Catholic school. A company bought that building in 1990.
Notable Person from Auburn
- Roy Reiman, a well-known magazine publisher, is from Auburn.
See also
In Spanish: Auburn (Iowa) para niños
