Population 3,465 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Auburn
Household size in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in New Auburn has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
New Auburn skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Auburn: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Auburn
Renters in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Auburn is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.2% of the housing in New Auburn, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in New Auburn are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $626 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $721 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $804 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $914 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$287 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Auburn costs $914 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Auburn
Bachelor's degrees in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in New Auburn: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in New Auburn have finished high school (92.7%), above the national rate of 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Auburn
| Period | New Auburn | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Auburn runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in Wisconsin as a whole (3.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Auburn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Auburn | 2.44 | 47.4 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 27.2% | 1984 | $914 | 22.0% | 92.7% | 4.0% |
| Chetek | 2.34 | 50.0 | 6.6% | 14.8% | 25.1% | 1977 | $1,007 | 22.5% | 92.9% | 2.6% |
| Bloomer | 2.56 | 42.5 | 9.9% | 20.7% | 7.9% | 1980 | $950 | 24.3% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Sand Creek | 2.65 | 42.1 | 6.6% | 14.0% | 8.9% | 1978 | $953 | 23.1% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
| Weyerhaeuser | 2.32 | 50.1 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 41.8% | 1984 | $834 | 21.1% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Eagleton | 2.43 | 49.8 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1984 | $1,094 | 23.9% | 92.7% | 1.1% |
| Canton | 2.65 | 44.5 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 11.0% | 1982 | $1,168 | 27.3% | 94.6% | 1.2% |
| Jim Falls | 2.49 | 45.4 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 1982 | $964 | 25.5% | 96.4% | 1.4% |
| Dallas | 2.63 | 46.0 | 8.9% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 1973 | $884 | 18.4% | 92.3% | 2.1% |
| Cameron | 2.37 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.0% | 1983 | $999 | 24.5% | 90.8% | 1.3% |
| Eagle Point | 2.33 | 54.7 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,222 | 24.4% | 91.4% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Auburn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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