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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong>, AlabamaCommunity Pr<strong>of</strong>ileThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong>, Alabama“Home <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong> University”www.auburnalabama.org<strong>Auburn</strong>’s population has grown from1,831 in 1900 to an estimated 44,179 in2001. Population growth has averagedslightly more than 3% per year. As thepopulation has grown and the economicbase has diversified, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong>has responded with expanded andinnovative government services to providefor the needs and the expectations <strong>of</strong> ahighly educated and multi-cultural citizenry.Welcome to <strong>Auburn</strong>, AlabamaThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong>, located in eastcentral Alabama, is a thriving and diverseuniversity-based community. The <strong>City</strong>was incorporated in February <strong>of</strong> 1839.The establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Auburn</strong> University in1856 marked the beginning <strong>of</strong> a mutuallybeneficial partnership producing whatDemographics Daily recognized as asmall city “dreamtown,” <strong>of</strong>fering a highquality <strong>of</strong> life to all its residents.Located near Georgia’s westcentral border, <strong>Auburn</strong> is convenientlylocated on Interstate Highway 85, 115miles southwest <strong>of</strong> Atlanta and 60 mileseast <strong>of</strong> Montgomery, the Alabama StateCapitol. <strong>Auburn</strong> is 120 miles southeast <strong>of</strong>Birmingham, the largest city in Alabamaand is 40 miles northwest <strong>of</strong> Columbus,Georgia. With easy access to highway,rail and air transportation, <strong>Auburn</strong>’slocation has been a significant factor in itscontinuing growth.50,00045,00040,00035,00030,00025,00020,00015,00010,0005,000-Population<strong>Auburn</strong> has a Council/Manager form<strong>of</strong> municipal government. The <strong>City</strong> Councilconsists <strong>of</strong> eight members elected fromfour wards and the Mayor, who is electedat large. This legislative body establishespolicy to guide the various <strong>City</strong>departments in providing services tocitizens. The <strong>City</strong> Manager is the chiefexecutive <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>, directing andmanaging the daily activities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>government.The <strong>City</strong>’s departments include:Office <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> ManagerInformation TechnologyHuman ResourcesEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmental ServicesParks and RecreationWater and Sewer19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000Population Growth<strong>Auburn</strong>’s population has grown steadily since 1960JudicialLibraryFinancePlanningPublic SafetyPublic Works1

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