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Auburn, KS
City in Shawnee County, Kansas.
Population
1,144
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,644
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 46 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,875, 22% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 (30% below Kansas) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Auburn, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,875
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$151,200
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (225), French Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shawnee County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,443
102,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $12,254 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
714
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5 |
| CarbondaleCity | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| ScrantonCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BurlingameCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TopekaCity | 11 mi | 61.9 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Silver LakeCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| WillardCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| EskridgeCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Maple HillCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| OverbrookCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RossvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Osage CityCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, KS in?
- Auburn is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Auburn, KS?
- About 1,144 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Wakarusa (6.4 mi), Carbondale (9 mi), Scranton (9.9 mi), Burlingame (11 mi), Topeka (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023