Auburn (Kentucky)

Logan County

21-02638

Auburn is a small town in Logan County in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. According to the population census of 2000, there were 1,444 residents in the city.

Geography

The city covers an area of 4.6 km ². For this field no water surfaces are expected. The city lies at an altitude of 212 m above sea level. inst.

History

Auburn was founded in the early 19th century. At that time the town designated as a Federal However Grove, Black Lick Settlement and Woodville. According to the established historical association was renamed Auburn comes from the city of Auburn in the State of New York here. The Black Lick Post Office opened in 1860 and has two years later renamed Auburn Post Office.

Demography

The census of 2000, according to live in Auburn 1,444 inhabitants in 584 households and 397 families. The population density is 316.8 people / km ². The population of the city is divided into 90.86 percent White, 6.86% African American, 0.14 % Native American, 0.14% to Asians, 2.01% derive their descent from two or mehrEthnien from. 0.69 percent of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 32.2 percent of households minor children living with their parents, 50.5% live in married couples, 12.7 % had single mothers, and 32.0 % had non-families or unmarried couples. 29.3 % of all households are led by a single person and in 15.4 % of dwellings lives a single person who is older than 65 years. The average size of a household is 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88 individuals.

The age structure of the urban population Auburn splits as follows: 23.6% under 18, 8.0 % from 18 to 24, 28.8 % from 25 to 44 in age, 19.7% between 45 and 64, as well as 19.8 percent who are older than 65 years. The average age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 79.6 males. Taking the comparison age 18 years or older, so even gives a ratio of 100:76,8.

The average income for a household in the city is 30,500 U.S. dollars, the median income for a family $ 38,173. Men have an income of 28,365 compared to $ 20,000 for women. The per capita income in the city is $ 14,779. 15.1 percent of the population and 11.3 % of families are below the poverty line. In relation to the total population Auburn's 17.3% of under 18 year olds and 18.9% of over-65s beyond the poverty line.

Culture

A small history museum with a small model railway and the usual collected memorabilia is also home to the local public library.

Tourism

The local tourist center advertises with the telling slogan: ". Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you "

Every year on the second weekend of September ( Friday to Saturday ) organized to the " Auburn Autumn Days", an autumn festival with " pancake breakfast", flea market, a historical excursion and Railway Museum and the obligatory barbecue.