Auburn, California
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Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,462. This city is well-known for its California gold rush history and boasts one of the best preserved historic downtowns in the state.
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History
A group of French gold miners and Native Americans were the first to establish a permanent settlement in the Auburn area. They arrived in the spring of 1848 and camped at Auburn Ravine on their way to the gold fields in Coloma, California. After finding gold deposits in the soil they decided to stay.
Placer mining in the area was very good and the population of the crude settlement grew to about 1500 by year's end. Future mining operations would move up the ravine to the site of present day Auburn.
Geography
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Location of Auburn, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water. The city is located at 38.89199 N, 121.07606 W.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 12,462 people, 5,302 households, and 3,281 families residing in the city. The population density is 652.9/km² (1,690.2/mi²). There are 5,457 housing units at an average density of 285.9/km² (740.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.41% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. 5.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,302 households out of which 28.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,999, and the median income for a family is $62,250. Males have a median income of $43,632 versus $30,066 for females. The per capita income for the city is $26,258. 6.7% of the population and 3.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Auburn Online (http://www.auburn-ca.com/)
- Auburn Chamber of Commerce (http://www.auburnchamber.net/)
- Placer County Courthouse (http://www.auburn-ca.com/historical/courthse.htm)