Auburntown, Tennessee facts for kids
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Auburntown, Tennessee
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Location of Auburntown in Cannon County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cannon |
| Incorporated | 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 470.59/sq mi (181.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37016
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-02400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304896 |
Auburntown is a small town located in Cannon County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 272 people called Auburntown home. This number was just a little bit higher than in 2010.
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History of Auburntown
Auburntown has an interesting past. It was once known by a different name: Poplar Stand. This name came from the many poplar trees that grew in the area. Imagine a whole stand of tall poplar trees!
Later, the town was renamed Auburntown. It got its new name from a city far away, Auburn, New York. In 1949, Auburntown officially became an "incorporated" town. This means it set up its own local government and rules.
Where is Auburntown?
Auburntown is located at specific geographic coordinates: 35°56′59″N 86°05′45″W / 35.949611°N 86.095913°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (or 1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Auburntown
The number of people living in Auburntown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 107 | — | |
| 1950 | 273 | — | |
| 1960 | 256 | −6.2% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −16.8% | |
| 1980 | 204 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 240 | 17.6% | |
| 2000 | 252 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 269 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 272 | 1.1% | |
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Who Lives in Auburntown?
The 2020 United States census helps us understand more about the people living in Auburntown. The census counts everyone and gathers information about them.
In 2020, there were 272 people living in the town. These people made up 87 households, and 61 of those were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Auburntown, based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 252 | 92.65% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.74% |
| Other/Mixed (more than one race) | 13 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 1.84% |
See also
In Spanish: Auburntown para niños
