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Auburn, Indiana

City · Population 13,989 · #66 in Indiana
Auburn, Indiana

Auburn is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,412 at the 2020 census.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Auburn

Set in the northeastern part of Indiana, Auburn is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 13,989.

Officially, Auburn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,627 residents per square mile.

What Makes Auburn Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Auburn — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,989.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Auburn

  • 9th Street Brew Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
  • Applebee's — american
  • Auburn City Steakhouse — steak house
  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • The Italian Grille — italian
  • Auburn Town Tavern
  • Bo Doogie's BBQ — barbecue
  • Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
  • Chocolate & Coffee (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum · Museum
  • National Auto & Truck Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Auburn

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Auburn

  • James R Watson Elementary School
  • McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Parkview Dekalb Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Northeastern Center · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIndiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)13,989
Rank in state#66 of 566
Land area8.6 sq mi
Density1,627/sq mi
Coordinates41.3677, -85.0565

🗺️ Map of Auburn