About Auburn
Set in the eastern part of Kansas, Auburn is a small town, home to 1,272 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Auburn holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,817 residents per square mile.
📰 Auburn News Today
- Michele Ross Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home · Aug 11
- K-State Falls to No. 9 Auburn Friday Kansas State University Athletics · Feb 20
- 4-star point guard Labaron Philon talks finalist, sets decision date 247Sports · Aug 15
- Kansas Denies Contact With Keyshawn Hall; Jayhawks Not Targeting Auburn Forward Sports Illustrated · Aug 3
- Auburn Uses Dominate Pitching To Secure 5-1 Victory Over Kansas State FloBaseball · Feb 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Auburn Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Auburn — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Auburn
- Gambino's PIzza
Local spots 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
- Auburn Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,272
Rank in state#165 of 626
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density1,817/sq mi
Coordinates38.9078, -95.8156