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Auburn, NE
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Population
3,470
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,592
ZIP codes
0
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 62 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $57,531, 25% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (59% below Nebraska) and median rent is $797 a month.
Local data for Auburn, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Auburn, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,531
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$797/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,068), Irish Americans (251), Scottish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nemaha County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,697
2,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$93.2M
FY 2026, $13,170 per person
How people get to work
Auburn, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeruCity | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| JohnsonVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BrockVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| JulianVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| NemahaVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BrownvilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| StellaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Phelps City, MOCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Watson, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| ShubertVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| TalmageVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HumboldtCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Elk CreekVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Rock Port, MOCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| LortonVillage | 17 mi | 0 |
| Hamburg, IACity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, NE in?
- Auburn is in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Auburn, NE?
- About 3,470 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Peru (8.4 mi), Johnson (8.5 mi), Brock (8.8 mi), Julian (8.9 mi), Nemaha (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023