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Auburn, GA


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Auburn, Georgia

Auburn, Georgia, in Barrow county, is 26 miles W of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 37 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 6,904.

The People and Families of Auburn

In Auburn, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Auburn people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Auburn, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Auburn had a median family income of $52,695. People in Auburn generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Auburn than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Auburn Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Auburn. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Auburn, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Auburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Auburn Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Auburn People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Auburn Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Auburn, GA

Comparing Auburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Men37
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime68

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