Audubon is a city located in Audubon County Iowa. Audubon has a 2024 population of 1,979. It is also the county seat of Audubon County. Audubon is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Audubon is $67,473 with a poverty rate of 16.28%. The median age in Audubon is 43.6 years: 30.9 years for males, and 54.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Audubon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,963 | 94.88% |
| Two or more races | 76 | 3.67% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,026 | 1.96 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 522 | 1.08 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 352 | 2.48 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 133 | 3.92 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 19 | 2.58 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 17.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 636 | 44.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 4.88% |
| Some College | 177 | 12.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,372 | 1,255 | 325 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,849 | $43,750 | $59,145 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,566 | $38,182 | $20,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,659 | $8,523 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,238 | $38,295 | $35,809 |
| Some College | $43,611 | $47,857 | $41,667 |
$37,238
Average Earnings
$38,295
Average Male
$35,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.12% of Audubon residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,908 | 245 | 12.84% |
| Multiple | 72 | 67 | 93.06% |
| Other | 12 | 8 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 8 | 47.06% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
16.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.45%
Male Poverty Rate
12.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Audubon is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Audubon is White, with 12.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.4% |
| High School | 15.67% |
| Some College | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.53% |
| Female Employed | 9.83% |
| Male Employed | 2.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,364 | $95,276 |
| Households | $41,389 | $67,473 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,493 | $38,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 6.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.71%
Born in Audubon
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.42% of Audubon residents were born in the United States, with 86.71% having been born in Iowa. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,879 | -20 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 1,899 | -20 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 1,919 | -20 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 1,939 | -20 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 1,959 | -20 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 1,979 | -20 | -1% |
| 2023 | 1,999 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,013 | -29 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 2,042 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 2,059 | 174 | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 1,885 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 1,891 | -35 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 1,926 | -23 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 1,949 | -40 | -2.01% |
| 2015 | 1,989 | -26 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 2,015 | -47 | -2.28% |
| 2013 | 2,062 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,068 | -51 | -2.41% |
| 2011 | 2,119 | -38 | -1.76% |
| 2010 | 2,157 | 0 | 0% |