Auburn

by The Linguist

Auburn, Washington

Auburn is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 78,660 at the 2020 census. Auburn is located 29 miles (47 km) south of Seattle and 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Tacoma. Auburn is nestled in a valley formed by the Green River and the White River, and is surrounded by tall forests. The city’s origins can be traced back to the Northern Pacific Railroad’s decision to build a subsidiary line extending from the main line at Tenino through to coal fields located at Black Diamond. The town of Slaughter was founded in 1887 adjacent to where the railroad was constructing its new branch. Shortly after, the town was renamed to Auburn in 1893.

For more information on the history of Auburn, visit the Auburn, Washington Wikipedia page.

Population

According to the 2020 census, the population of Auburn was 78,660, making it the 16th largest city in Washington state. Auburn’s population grew rapidly in the 20th century, from 1,729 in 1900 to over 70,000 by 2000. Major annexations of surrounding unincorporated areas in the 1990s contributed to this fast-paced growth.

City Government

The city government of Auburn is located at 25 West Main St, Auburn, WA 98001. Contact them at (253) 931-3000 or visit their website.

Tourism

Some popular attractions and things to do in Auburn include:

  • White River Valley Museum – A local history museum located at 918 H St NE, Auburn, WA 98002. Visit their website.
  • Emerald Downs Racetrack – A thoroughbred horse racing track located at 2300 Ron Crockett Dr, Auburn, WA 98001. Visit their website.
  • Auburn Parks & Recreation – Operates parks, trails, sports fields, community centers, and other recreational facilities. Visit their website.

Economy

Some of the major employers and industries in Auburn include:

  • The Boeing Company (aerospace) – 515 22nd St NE, Auburn, WA 98002, (425) 917-1000
  • Green River Community College (education) – 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092, (253) 288-3300
  • MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (healthcare) – 202 N Division St, Auburn, WA 98001, (253) 833-7711
  • Walmart Supercenter (retail) – 1001 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001, (253) 288-2141

For more information on economic development in Auburn, visit the Auburn Economic Development page.

Facebook

Follow the latest news and events happening in Auburn by liking the City of Auburn Facebook page.

Sports

Auburn is home to the Auburn Doubledays, a minor league baseball team that plays at Funko Field. Visit the Doubledays website.

Landmarks

Here are some notable landmarks in Auburn:

  • Auburn Performing Arts Center – 256 2nd St SW, Auburn, WA 98002. GPS: 47.308006, -122.224297
  • Auburn City Hall – 25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001. GPS: 47.307629, -122.228136
  • Les Gove Park – 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002. GPS: 47.305402, -122.212948

County

Auburn is located in King County. The King County government is located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Visit their website.

School Districts

Public schools in Auburn are part of the Auburn School District and the Federal Way School District.

Auburn School District – maps.auburn.wednet.edu, (253) 931-4900

Federal Way School District – fwps.org, (253) 945-2000

Additional Local Resources

  • Auburn Food Bank – auburnfoodbank.org
  • Auburn Public Library – auburnwa.gov/library
  • Auburn Senior Center – auburnwa.gov/senior
  • Auburn Youth Resources – auburnyouthresources.org