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Auburn, West Virginia

Town · Population 76 · #228 in West Virginia
Auburn, West Virginia

Auburn is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 80 at the 2020 census.

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About Auburn

Auburn is a tiny community in northern West Virginia counting 76 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Auburn is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 224 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Auburn Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Auburn — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • With 76 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)76
Rank in state#228 of 230
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density224/sq mi
Coordinates39.0962, -80.8562

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