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The City of Auburn is the 5th largest city in Maine with a population of 24,602 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Auburn is located at latitude 44.0979 and longitude -70.2312 in Androscoggin County. The formal boundaries for the City of Auburn encompass a land area of 59.33 sq. miles and a water area of 6.41 sq. miles. Androscoggin County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Auburn has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,602 (100%) |
| Population Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,647 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,895 |
| Median Home Value | $282,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,136 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,113 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,224 (37.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 799 (7.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,337 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 5,764 (55.8%) |
The table below compares Auburn to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 85 | 46th |
| Median Household Income | # 70 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 81 | 49th |
| Diversity Index | # 42 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
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