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Auburn, KY
City in Logan County, Kentucky.
Population
1,794
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
979
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 8.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,897, 15% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 (40% below Kentucky) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Auburn, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,897
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (110), German Americans (108), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,373
8,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,923
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,539 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodburnCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| FranklinCity | 10 mi | 15.1 |
| RussellvilleCity | 11 mi | 11 |
| LewisburgCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| AdairvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 16 mi | 42 |
| PlanoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Orlinda, TNCity | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| Mitchellville, TNCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Plum SpringsCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Portland, TNCity | 22 mi | 15.1 |
| WoodburyCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Cross Plains, TNCity | 22 mi | 8.7 |
| AllensvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| MorgantownCity | 24 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, KY in?
- Auburn is in Logan County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Auburn, KY?
- About 1,794 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Woodburn (10 mi), Franklin (10 mi), Russellville (11 mi), Lewisburg (15 mi), Adairville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023