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This section is undergoing reconstruction and data updates, but stats as
of 2000 are presented below.
For population and other demographic facts, please visit the
US Census Bureau and check out the
Auburn, IN Fact Sheet.
For various Community attractions and info, you may also visit
www.auburn-in.com
For Utility specific information, visit the
City Utilities section of the
website.
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Population Growth: 1970-1999
Geographic Expansion: 1992-1999
Net Assessed Valuation: 1992-1999
Community Tax Rates: 1993-1999
Average
Residential Electric Bill: 2000
Base Sewer Charges: 1992-1999
Base Water Charges: 1992-1999
Population
Growth: 1970-1999
Auburn’s population has grown an average
13.9 percent over the last two decades, while DeKalb County grew an average
6.7 percent (Sources: Hilliard, Lyons, & Co, 1999; DeKalb County
Auditor, 1999).
Geographic
Expansion: 1992-2000 
 The
Auburn Community has grown nearly 40 percent in geographic area since 1992
(Source: City of Auburn, 2000).
Net
Assessed Valuation: 1992-2000 
Auburn’s
assessed valuation has grown an average 8.2 percent over the last 8 years
(Sources: City of Auburn, 1999 Hilliard, Lyons, and Co, 1999; DeKalb County
Auditor, 1999). Community
Tax Rates: 1993-2000 
The
City of Auburn tax rate has decreased by .0606 since 1993 (Sources: City of
Auburn, 2000; Hilliard, Lyons, & Co, 1999; DeKalb County Auditor, 1999). Average
Residential Electric Bill: 2000 
The
Auburn Electric Utility offers the second lowest residential power rate in
the State (from 1988 to 1998 they were the lowest). In fact, the 2000 rate
is lower than the 1978 rate. By owning and operating its own electric
utility, the Auburn Community and its ratepayers benefit by receiving better
service, reinvesting profits locally, and easing the tax burden (Sources: US
Department of Energy. 1997; Indiana Municipal Electric Association, 1999). Base
Sewer Charges: 1992-2000 
The
sewer charge is composed of three base charges: 1) Monthly Collection System
Maintenance Charge (based on meter size); 2) Monthly Billing Charge; and 3)
Rate per 1000 Gallons (based on usage type). The Rate and Billing Charges
have both increased slightly while the Maintenance Charge has remained
constant (Source: City of Auburn, 2000). Base
Water Charges: 1992-2000 
Your
water bill is based upon three charges: 1) Rate per 1,000 gallons; 2)
Monthly Service Charge (based on meter size); and 3) Monthly Surcharge (Fire
hydrant maintenance, based on meter size). While service and surcharges have
increased since 1992, the water rate has remained constant. The industrial
rate is expected to increase late in December 1999, while the residential
rate is expected to decrease (Source: City of Auburn, 2000).
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