Auburn, Illinois
Auburn: City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
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Auburn is a city located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,771 and a population density of 1,155 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,591 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Auburn
| Population : | 4,591 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Sangamon County |
| Postal code : | 62615 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 4.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,060 feet / 628 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1853 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 19:16:24 (25th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Auburn is located at 39°35'30"N 89°44'47"W (39.5917200, -89.7464900).
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Official website of Auburn
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Auburn decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,771 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,832 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,825 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,816 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,814 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,786 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,753 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,710 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,672 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,628 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,591 | -0.81% | estimation process |
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People born in Auburn (2)
People born in Auburn, including baseball player Dutch Leonard, lawyer and government official Roswell Magill, .
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Schools in Auburn
College & universities near Auburn, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367972 | Capital Area School of Practical Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62712-3803 |
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
| 148654 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62703-5407 |
| 149550 | University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | Springfield (IL) | 62704 |
| 364122 | HSHS St. John's Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science | Springfield (IL) | 62769 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Auburn, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Auburn
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Post Office | Auburn (IL) | 62615 |
| Thayer Post Office | Thayer (IL) | 62689 |
| Divernon Post Office | Divernon (IL) | 62530 |
| Glenarm Post Office | Glenarm (IL) | 62536 |
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (IL) | 62629 |
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cotton Hill | 869 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Auburn distances to largest Illinois cities
