Auburn, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 78 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -24.3%
 
Males: 31  (40.0%)
Females: 47  (60.0%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26325

Estimated median household income in 2022: $19,063 (it was $19,063 in 2000)
Auburn:

$19,063
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,883 (it was $8,548 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-709,190,671 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Auburn $-709,190,671
WV $155,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Auburn: -28116.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 52.8%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Auburn, West Virginia as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Auburn is 61 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (45.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 830 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 233 people per square mile   (very low).

Auburn, West Virginia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Auburn town:

0.6% ($199)
West Virginia:

0.6% ($378)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (66.5 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (104.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (310.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pullman, WV (2.9 miles),
Glenville, WV (3.3 miles ),
Harrisville, WV (3.6 miles ),
Sand Fork, WV (3.7 miles),
Pennsboro, WV (3.8 miles ),
West Union, WV (3.8 miles ),
Ellenboro, WV (4.0 miles ),
Grantsville, WV (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.10 N, Longitude: 80.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Auburn, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Auburn, WV in 2022

Auburn satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+15.7%).
Most common industries in Auburn, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (22.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (15.6%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.9%)
  • Social assistance (8.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
  • Private households (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (32.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (28.6%)
  • Health care (28.6%)
  • Private households (21.4%)
  • Social assistance (14.3%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (0.0%)
  • Apparel (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Auburn, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.1%)
  • Woodworkers (8.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (19.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (16.1%)
  • Woodworkers (12.9%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (21.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Cashiers (14.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.1%)

Average climate in Auburn, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 41.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

41.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2021 was 20.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Auburn-area historical tornado activity is slightly below West Virginia state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/1/1986, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Auburn town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/7/1956, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Auburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 178.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.5 miles away from Auburn center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 177.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 174.1 miles away from Auburn center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 176.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ritchie County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Landslides: 7, Mudslides: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Auburn topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Auburn:

  • PINE VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HARRISVILLE, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Auburn:

  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 36 miles; Parkersburg, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,619)
  • Fairmont State University (about 46 miles; Fairmont, WV; FT enrollment: 3,714)
  • West Virginia University (about 61 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Waynesburg University (about 67 miles; Waynesburg, PA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • West Virginia State University (about 70 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • West Liberty University (about 76 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Auburn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Right Fork Bone Creek (A), Left Fork Bone Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ritchie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Auburn:

Marital status in Auburn, WV
  • Never married: 43.6%
  • Now married: 26.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 26.9%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in Auburn:

  • High school or higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Auburn, WV (based on Ritchie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,30927
Evangelical Protestant1,01317
Other2683
Black Protestant1781
Catholic971
None6,584-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Ritchie County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Ritchie County:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Ritchie County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.0%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Ritchie County:

30.4%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
State:

13.1%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$136
Financial Administration 0$0 1$85
Totals for Government 0$0 7$221

Strongest AM radio stations in Auburn:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WMMN (920 AM; 5 kW; FAIRMONT, WV; Owner: FANTASIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBUC (1460 AM; 5 kW; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: CAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAW (980 AM; 1 kW; WESTON, WV; Owner: STEPHEN R. PETERS)
  • WBGS (1030 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POINT PLEASANT, WV; Owner: BIG RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Auburn:

  • WVPW (88.9 FM; BUCKHANNON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WAJR-FM (103.3 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF SALEM)
  • WWLW (106.5 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CLARKSBURG)
  • WZWA (90.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJL (88.1 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WPDX-FM (104.9 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: TSCHUDY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOBG-FM (105.7 FM; SALEM, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WGIE (92.7 FM; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WFBY (102.3 FM; WESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Auburn:

  • WDTV (Channel 5; WESTON, WV; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVFX (Channel 46; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: DAVIS TELEVISION CLARKSBURG, LLC)
  • WBOY-TV (Channel 12; CLARKSBURG, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA MEDIA HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.4mTotal length
  • $3,995,000Total costs
  • 1,562Total average daily traffic
  • 108Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,876Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Auburn, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Auburn, WV

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W4REZ, Previous Call Sign: N8RZI, Licensee ID: L00464780, Grant Date: 12/12/2023, Expiration Date: 12/12/2033, Certifier: Jeffrey B Workman, Registrant: Jeffrey B Workman, 441 Workman Ln, Auburn, WV 26325


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Auburn, WV
  • 40.0%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Wood
  • 30.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Auburn, WV
  • 70.0%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Electricity


Auburn compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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