auburn, massachusetts

Auburn is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 15,901.

History

Auburn was first settled in 1714 and was officially incorporated in 1778.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 42.5 km² (16.4 mi²). 39.8 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.34% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 15,901 people, 6,346 households, and 4,404 families residing in the town. The population density is 399.7/km² (1,035.3/mi²). There are 6,579 housing units at an average density of 165.4/km² (428.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.54% White, 0.58% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,346 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% are non-families. 25.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.01. In the town the population is spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.4 males. The median income for a household in the town is $51,753, and the median income for a family is $60,805. Males have a median income of $42,893 versus $31,121 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,802. 3.3% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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