North Auburn, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Auburn
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Location in Placer County and the state of California
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 North Auburn, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.801 sq mi (20.205 km2) |
| • Land | 7.798 sq mi (20.198 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.007 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,452 |
| • Density | 1,558.8/sq mi (598.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT |
| ZIP code |
95603
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-51637 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408934 |
North Auburn is a special kind of community in Placer County, California, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
North Auburn is part of the larger Sacramento metropolitan area. In 2020, about 13,452 people lived there.
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Exploring North Auburn's Location
North Auburn covers an area of about 7.8 square miles (20.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
North Auburn's Climate
North Auburn has a climate known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It's similar to the weather you'd find in places around the Mediterranean Sea.
Who Lives in North Auburn?
The population of North Auburn has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,089 | — | |
| 1980 | 7,619 | 264.7% | |
| 1990 | 10,301 | 35.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,847 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 13,022 | 9.9% | |
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North Auburn in 2010
In 2010, the population of North Auburn was 13,022 people. Most of the people living there, about 85%, were White. There were also people from many other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (over 92%) lived in regular homes. A smaller number lived in group homes or other facilities.
There were about 5,080 households in North Auburn. Many of these households (about 28%) had children under 18 living in them. About 44% were married couples. Other households included single parents or people living alone. The average household had about 2.36 people.
Age and Housing in 2010
The ages of people in North Auburn varied. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 or older. The average age was about 42.5 years.
When it came to housing, about 60% of homes were owned by the people living in them, and about 39% were rented. This shows a mix of homeowners and renters in the community.
See also
In Spanish: North Auburn para niños
