Auburn, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 2,352.
Population change since 2000: +13.3%
 
Males: 1,216  (51.7%)
Females: 1,136  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54724.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $88,990 (it was $57,986 in 2000)
Auburn:

$88,990
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,922 (it was $21,013 in 2000)

Auburn town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $321,263 (it was $147,100 in 2000)
Auburn:

$321,263
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $253,446; detached houses: $264,898; townhouses or other attached units: $220,861; in 2-unit structures: $156,740; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $141,668; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $118,941; mobile homes: $48,221
March 2022 cost of living index in Auburn: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Auburn, WI (2010)
    • 2,30097.8%White alone
    • 241.0%Hispanic
    • 120.5%American Indian alone
    • 80.3%Two or more races
    • 40.2%Asian alone
    • 40.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Auburn detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (73.3%), Irish (9.1%), Polish (6.4%), United States (5.5%), English (4.3%), French (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 35.2 square miles.

Population density: 67 people per square mile   (very low).

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Auburn town:

1.6% ($2,362)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sheboygan, WI (26.9 miles , pop. 50,792).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (39.2 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (123.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Campbellsport, WI (1.9 miles ),
Kewaskum, WI (2.2 miles ),
Ashford, WI (2.4 miles ),
Mitchell, WI (2.8 miles ),
Wayne, WI (3.0 miles ),
Barton, WI (3.0 miles ),
Eden, WI (3.2 miles ),
Cascade, WI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.59 N, Longitude: 88.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Auburn, WI in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $417,800
  • 2021: 10 buildings, average cost: $434,400
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $401,700
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $313,300
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $288,400
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $379,600
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $350,700
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $223,500
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $258,800
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $229,800
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $340,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $395,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $465,000
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $220,600
  • 2005: 25 buildings, average cost: $207,000
  • 2004: 21 buildings, average cost: $184,100
  • 2003: 19 buildings, average cost: $166,300
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $174,500
  • 2001: 20 buildings, average cost: $166,400
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $180,200
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $162,100
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $148,900
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $128,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Auburn, WI residents
Average permit cost in Auburn, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +304 (+17.2%).
Most common industries in Auburn, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Machinery (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Machinery (13.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.9%)
  • Machinery (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Auburn, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.6%)

Average climate in Auburn, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Auburn, Wisconsin average temperatures Auburn, Wisconsin average precipitation Auburn, Wisconsin humidity Auburn, Wisconsin wind speed Auburn, Wisconsin snowfall Auburn, Wisconsin sunshine Auburn, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.7. This is about average.

City:

76.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.198. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.198
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.173
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 14.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.29. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.29
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.0105. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0105
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Auburn-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.4 miles away from the Auburn town center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 4/4/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 53 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Auburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 355.6 miles away from Auburn center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 330.1 miles away from Auburn center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 169.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 355.6 miles away from Auburn center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 112.9 miles away from Auburn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fond du Lac County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Auburn:

  • SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WEST BEND, WI)
  • HOPE HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LOMIRA, WI)
  • HOPE NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LOMIRA, WI)
  • CEDAR COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; WEST BEND, WI)

Amtrak station near Auburn:

  • 17 miles: FONT DU LAC (FOND DU LAC, 24 W. PIONEER RD.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Auburn:

  • Marian University (about 17 miles; Fond Du Lac, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 18 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Lakeland College (about 25 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • Concordia University-Wisconsin (about 28 miles; Mequon, WI; FT enrollment: 5,253)
  • Cardinal Stritch University (about 35 miles; Milwaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 3,595)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 35 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Waukesha County Technical College (about 36 miles; Pewaukee, WI; FT enrollment: 4,415)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kettle Moraine Youth Camp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Auburn include: Saint Matthias Catholic Church (A), Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: New Prospect Cemetery (1), Auburn Cemetery (2), Saint Johns Cemetery (3), Saint Mathias Cemetery (4), Gage Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: New Fane Millpond (A), Auburn Lake (B), Spring Lake (C), Buttermilk Lake (D), Butzke Lake (E), Dickman Lake (F), Forest Lake (G), Little Mud Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Auburn Lake Creek (A), Virgin Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Auburn include: Crooked Lake Wetlands State Natural Area (1), Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods State Natural Area (2), Milwaukee River and Swamp State Natural Area (3), Spring Lake State Natural Area (4), Mauthe Lake Recreation Area (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fond du Lac County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

80.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.3%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

0.1%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Auburn:

Marital status in Auburn, WI
  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Auburn:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Auburn, WI (based on Fond du Lac County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic29,71415
Evangelical Protestant15,45744
Mainline Protestant12,33932
Other5006
Orthodox2201
None43,403-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Fond du Lac County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
This county:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
This county:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.5%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Fond du Lac County:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fond du Lac County:

8.9%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Auburn:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBKV (1470 AM; 2 kW; WEST BEND, WI; Owner: WEST BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHBL (1330 AM; 5 kW; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSH (1640 AM; 10 kW; SUSSEX, WI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WAUK (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: WALT-WEST WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Auburn:

  • WBWI-FM (92.5 FM; WEST BEND, WI; Owner: WEST BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSTM (91.3 FM; KIEL, WI; Owner: JUBILATION MINISTRIES INC)
  • WXER (104.5 FM; PLYMOUTH, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A YELLOW DOG BROADCASTING)
  • WFDL-FM (97.7 FM; LOMIRA, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS OF FOND DU LAC, INC.)
  • WMIL-FM (106.1 FM; WAUKESHA, WI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJZI (93.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • WLTQ (97.3 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKTI-FM (94.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUWM (89.7 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WXSS (103.7 FM; WAUWATOSA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MILWAUKEE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGLB-FM (100.1 FM; PORT WASHINGTON, WI; Owner: STARBOARD MEDIA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WMDC (98.7 FM; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO PLUS, INC.)
  • WKLH (96.5 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: LAKEFRONT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMWK (88.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WLUM-FM (102.1 FM; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE RADIO ALLIANCE, LLC)
  • KFIZ-FM (107.1 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: RBH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WTKM-FM (104.9 FM; HARTFORD, WI; Owner: KETTLE MORAINE B/CTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W236AG (95.1 FM; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: FAMILY EDUCATION BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Auburn:

  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WWRS-TV (Channel 52; MAYVILLE, WI; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WITI (Channel 6; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WITI LICENSE,INC.)
  • WDJT-TV (Channel 58; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WDJT-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WISN-TV (Channel 12; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WISN HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WPXE (Channel 55; KENOSHA, WI; Owner: PAXSON MILWAUKEE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMVS (Channel 10; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMVT (Channel 36; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD)
  • WMLW-CA (Channel 46; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W63CU (Channel 63; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CHANNEL 41 AND 63 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCGV-TV (Channel 24; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WCGV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WVTV (Channel 18; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: WVTV LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WTMJ-TV (Channel 4; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WVCY-TV (Channel 30; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.4mTotal length
  • 29,898Total average daily traffic
  • 350Total average daily truck traffic
  • 56,350Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Auburn, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Auburn, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Auburn)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Auburn Township, 500 Ft N Of Jct County Trunk Hwy Q And Blackberry Rd (Lat: 45.165778 Lon: -91.563750), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.9 m, Call Sign: WNTQ803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 954.000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/26/2028, Registrant: Communications, 1712 River Lakes Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066, Phone: (920) 210-4455, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Auburn, WI
  • 45.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.3%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Auburn, WI
  • 41.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.7%Electricity
  • 13.2%Utility gas
  • 4.4%Other fuel


Auburn compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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