Auburn, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Auburn

Neighborhood

Sangamon, IL

Compro / Tower Heights

Irwins Park / Beamington

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Auburn

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.7%

Households with Children

22.3%

School Enrollment K-12

518

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.6%
High School / GED: 35.8%
Some College or Associate's: 34.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.2%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 45.0%
Living Alone: 32.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 79.2%
Puerto Rican: 14.5%
Cuban: 6.4%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.9%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 9.4%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources