Auburn, IA Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Auburn, Iowa has an estimated population of 160, a dramatic decrease from the 265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Auburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Auburn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Auburn, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 10.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 752nd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Auburn was ranked the 613th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

151 residents of Auburn, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 557th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 92.5% to 94.4%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Lake City (87.5% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Yetter (100% White), Breda (98.7% White), Lidderdale (94.9% White), and Lake View (97.6% White).

Auburn's Black Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Auburn is less Black than neighboring Lake City (1.3% Black), and Lidderdale (2.3% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 356th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Auburn is less Asian than neighboring Lake City (0.4% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Auburn, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.6%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Yetter (0% Hispanic), Breda (0.6% Hispanic), Lake City (3.7% Hispanic), Lidderdale (1.1% Hispanic), and Lake View (0% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake View (0.4% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Breda (0.6% Multiracial), Lake City (7% Multiracial), Lidderdale (1.7% Multiracial), and Lake View (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.