Auburn, Michigan

Not to be confused with Auburn Hills, Michigan.

City in Michigan, United States

Auburn, Michigan

City

City of Auburn

Location within Bay County

Auburn

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 43°36′10″N 84°04′26″W﻿ / ﻿43.60278°N 84.07389°W﻿ / 43.60278; -84.07389
Country| United States
State| Michigan
County| Bay
Settled| 1854
Incorporated| 1947
Government

• Type| City commission
• Mayor| Lee Kilbourn
• Administrator| David Haag
Area

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• Total

| 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2)
• Land| 1.06 sq mi (2.73 km2)
• Water| 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation

| 617 ft (188 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 2,068
• Density| 1,958.33/sq mi (756.33/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)|

48611

Area code| 989
FIPS code| 26-04080[2]
GNIS feature ID| 0620334[3]
Website| Official website

Auburn is a city in Bay County, Michigan, United States. The city's population was 2,068 at the 2020 Census. It is included in the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area.

## History

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It was first settled in 1854.[4] On February 26, 1869, the settlement was granted a post office with the name of Skinner. On November 19, 1877, the Skinner Post Office was renamed Auburn.[5] The unincorporated community incorporated as a city in 1947. The default Zip Code of 48611 is shared by Williams Township (which surrounds the city), and much of southwestern Bay County.

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), of which 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1950| 869| | —
1960| 1,497| | 72.3%
1970| 1,919| | 28.2%
1980| 1,921| | 0.1%
1990| 1,855| | −3.4%
2000| 2,011| | 8.4%
2010| 2,087| | 3.8%
2020| 2,068| | −0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

### 2010 census

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As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 2,087 people, 916 households, and 551 families living in the city. The population density was 1,987.6 inhabitants per square mile (767.4/km2). There were 960 housing units at an average density of 914.3 per square mile (353.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 916 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

### 2000 census

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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,011 people, 842 households, and 553 families living in the city. The population density was 1,971.6 inhabitants per square mile (761.2/km2). There were 867 housing units at an average density of 850.0 per square mile (328.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 0.35% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,014, and the median income for a family was $51,442. Males had a median income of $41,927 versus $25,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,941. About 5.1% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

## Education

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Auburn, within Bay City Public Schools, is home to Bay City Western High School and their principal Judy Cox, Western Middle School, and the Auburn Elementary School.

It is also home to Auburn Area Catholic School. The former Grace Lutheran school has closed and the students attend Lutheran schools outside the city.

## Transportation

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### Highways

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* US 10 courses west to Midland and east to Bay City.

Special Note: The city's eastern overpass on US10 only exits from and to the east. The western overpass has exits to both east and west.

### Public transit

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* Bay Metro's Route 4 bus service stops in Auburn at the Auburn Square Shopping Plaza, 963 W Midland Rd. Route 4 connects Auburn with Midland, Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, and Bay City.[9]

## References

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### Notes

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1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. ^ Romig 1986, p. 34.
5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Auburn Post Office, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
Citation: directoriesUSA. Michigan Business Directory, 2007/2008. 2007/2008. 12-Dec-2007.
Citation: Ellis, David M. Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986. 12-Dec-1993.
6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
9. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

### Sources

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* Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 081431838X. ISBN 978-0814318386.

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Municipalities and communities of Bay County, Michigan, United States

County seat: Bay City

Cities|

* Auburn
* Bay City
* Essexville
* Midland‡
* Pinconning

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Charter townships|

* Bangor
* Hampton
* Monitor
* Portsmouth
* Williams

Civil townships|

* Beaver
* Frankenlust
* Fraser
* Garfield
* Gibson
* Kawkawlin
* Merritt
* Mount Forest
* Pinconning

Unincorporated
communities|

* Almeda Beach
* Amelith
* Aplin Beach
* Arn
* Beaver
* Bentley
* Brissette Beach
* Brooks
* Crump
* Donahue Beach
* Duel
* Fisherville
* Frankenlust
* Kawkawlin
* Killarney Beach
* Lagoon Beach
* Linwood
* Linwood Beach
* Little Killarney Beach
* Loehne
* Meyers Beach
* Mount Forest
* Munger
* Nine Mile
* North Williams
* Seidlers
* Three Churches Corner
* Tobico Beach
* University Center‡
* Willard
* Woodville

Defunct|

* Wenona
* West Bay City

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