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Auburn, ME

Androscoggin CountyElev. 58 m
Population
24,294
Median home
$254,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Auburn

With about 24,294 residents, Auburn is one of Maine's notable places. Auburn sits in Androscoggin County. The median age is 40.7 and the median household income is $66,552. Homes carry a median value of $254,600, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.6%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,294
Median age
40.7
Median household income
$66,552
Per-capita income
$40,413
Poverty rate
12.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg. commute
23.3 min
Work from home
11%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black2.9%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.9%
Sales & office22.4%
Service15%
Production, transportation & material moving11%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$254,600
Median gross rent
$983/mo
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Median year built
1953
Households
10,430
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Auburn has 8 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Edward Little High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Auburn Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
East Auburn Community SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Fairview SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Sherwood Heights Elementary SchElementaryGrades -1–6
Walton SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Washburn SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% below national
Auburn148
Maine104
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% above national
Auburn2,148
Maine1,144
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Auburn Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Auburn.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Androscoggin County
Winter weatherVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Auburn is in Androscoggin County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Auburn sits in Androscoggin County. Elevation ~58 m.

Map of Auburn
Auburn, ME
Where Auburn is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddeford
Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Barker MillCushman, Charles L., HouseDay, Holman, HouseDingley, Frank L., HouseEngine HouseFirst Universalist ChurchFoss, Horatio G., HouseJordan, Charles A., House
Notable people from Auburn
Elmer Drew MerrillGeorge S. HammondLenny BreauGeorge P. MerrillJohn BowerRobert LuceLuke RobinsonCharles B. CarterCharlie SmallStephen B. Packard
People searches in Auburn
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lewiston (4 mi)Bath (23 mi)Gardiner (24 mi)Hallowell (26 mi)Westbrook (27 mi)Portland (31 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Auburn, ME (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Auburn, Maine.

Christopher John Thompson, 44
Auburn · Androscoggin County · 04210
AKA Christopher J Thompson, Christopher Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Auburn — frequently asked

What is the population of Auburn, Maine?
Auburn has a population of about 24,294, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Auburn?
The median home value in Auburn is $254,600, and the median gross rent is $983/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Auburn safe? What is the crime rate?
Auburn Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 148 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Auburn face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Androscoggin County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, ice storm, drought.
How many schools are in Auburn?
Auburn has 8 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Auburn?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Auburn. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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