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Auburn, IL


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Auburn, Illinois

Auburn, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 15 miles S of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 72 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Springfield metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 4,317.

The People and Families of Auburn

In Auburn, about 61% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Auburn, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Auburn had a median family income of $49,200.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($700) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Auburn Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Auburn.

Commuting

In Auburn, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Auburn Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Auburn, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity34
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes36
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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