Auburn

IN

DeKalb County, Indiana

Population 44K |Median income $74,331

Population
43,807
DeKalb County
Median Income
$74,331
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$194,100
-15% vs avg
Median Age
38.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
44K+4%
Median Income
$74,331+57%
Median Home Value
$194,100+80%
Poverty Rate
9.5%-23%
Unemployment
4.5%-58%

Economics

Median Rent
$861/mo
Poverty Rate
9.5% -33% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 94.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43.7%
High Blood Pressure
38.2%
Short Sleep Duration
36.6%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Current Smoking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.4%
Dental Visit 63.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
3.5%

Alerts & News — Auburn Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Auburn, IN? ▼
Auburn, IN has a population of 43,807 people, located in DeKalb County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Auburn? ▼
The median household income in Auburn, IN is $74,331 per year. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
What is the median home value in Auburn? ▼
The median home value in Auburn, IN is $194,100. Median rent is $861/month.
What are the top health concerns in Auburn? ▼
The top health indicators in Auburn include Obesity (43.7%), High Blood Pressure (38.2%), Short Sleep Duration (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Auburn? ▼
The median age in Auburn, IN is 38.4 years. 20.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Auburn, IN is located in DeKalb County, Indiana. With a population of 44K and a median household income of $74,331, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Auburn area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (DeKalb County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.