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Auburn, IN
City in DeKalb County, Indiana.
Population
13,565
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,578
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 8.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $68,750, 4% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 (13% below Indiana) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Auburn, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,750
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$190,800
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,080), Irish Americans (1,596), Dutch Americans (495).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for DeKalb County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,949
21,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$285M
FY 2026, $6,582 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 17°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrettCity | 3.9 mi | 4.2 |
| WaterlooTown | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| AltonaTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CorunnaTown | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| AvillaTown | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| LaottoCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| St. JoeTown | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| AshleyTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| ButlerCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Leo-CedarvilleTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| HudsonTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| KendallvilleCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| HuntertownTown | 12 mi | 7 |
| GrabillTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HelmerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, IN in?
- Auburn is in DeKalb County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Auburn, IN?
- About 13,565 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Garrett (3.9 mi), Waterloo (4.7 mi), Altona (4.9 mi), Corunna (6.3 mi), Avilla (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023