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Auburn, IN


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Auburn, Indiana

Auburn, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 17 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 79 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city is located in the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 12,074.

The People and Families of Auburn

In Auburn, about 57% 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 $52,687. People in Auburn generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Auburn enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($6,350) 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 76% of the housing units in Auburn. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Auburn, 95% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Auburn, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Auburn Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Auburn Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Auburn Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Auburn Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Auburn People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Auburn, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime56

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