Auburn, Kentucky
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Location in Kentucky
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1865 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Kentucky | ||
| County : | Logan County | ||
| Coordinates : | 36 ° 52 ′ N , 86 ° 43 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Central ( UTC − 6 / −5 ) | ||
| Residents : | 1,444 (as of: 2000) | ||
| Population density : | 313.9 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 4.6 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) of which 4.6 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 195 m | ||
| Postal code : | 42206 | ||
| Area code : | +1 270 | ||
| FIPS : | 21-02638 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 0486133 | ||
Auburn is a small town in Logan County in the southwest of the US state Kentucky . According to the 2000 population census, the city had 1,444 inhabitants.
geography
The city extends over an area of 4.6 km². No bodies of water are included in this area. The city is at an altitude of 212 m above sea level. d. M.
history
Auburn was founded in the early 19th century. At that time, however, the place called itself Federal Grove, Black Lick Settlement and Woodville. According to the local historical association, the name was changed to Auburn from the city of Auburn in the US state of New York . The Black Lick Post Office opened in 1860 and was renamed the Auburn Post Office just two years later.
Demographics
According to the 2000 United States Census , Auburn has 1,444 residents in 584 households and 397 families. The population density is 316.8 people / km² . The city's population is divided into 90.86 percent white , 6.86% African American , 0.14% Native American , 0.14% Asian, and 2.01% derive their ancestry from two or more races . 0.69 percent of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Underage children live with their parents in 32.2 percent of households, married couples live in 50.5%, single mothers live in 12.7%, and 32.0% have no families or unmarried couples. 29.3% of all households are led by a single person and 15.4% of the apartments are occupied by a single person over 65 years of age. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.88 individuals.
The age structure of the urban population of Auburn breaks down as follows: 23.6% under 18 years, 8.0% between 18 and 24 years, 28.8% between the ages of 25 and 44, 19.7% between 45 and 64, as well 19.8 percent who are older than 65 years. The average age is 38 years. For every 100 women there are 79.6 men. Assuming the comparative age of 18 years or older, the ratio is even 100: 76.8.
The average income of a household that city is 30,500 US dollars , the median income for a family $ 38,173. Males have an income of 28,365 versus $ 20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $ 14,779. 15.1 percent of the population and 11.3% of families live below the poverty line . In relation to the total population of Auburn, 17.3% of the under 18 year olds and 18.9% of the over 65 year olds live beyond the poverty line.
Culture
A small historical museum with a small model railway and the usual collected memorabilia also houses the local city library.
tourism
The local tourism center advertises with the significant slogan: "Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you."
Every second weekend in September (Friday to Saturday) the "Auburn Autumn Days" are held, an autumn festival with a " pancake breakfast ", a flea market , a historical excursion and a museum train as well as the obligatory barbecue .