Company Profile
City of Auburn
Company Overview
The City of Auburn, CA delivers essential services that provide a high quality of life to our residents. Operating under a Council/Manager form of municipal government, Auburn is a full-service city with several departments including police, fire, public works, transit, finance, human resources and community and economic development. These departments work together to provide essential services to Auburn residents and ensure the city's continued growth and prosperity.
Renowned for its natural beauty, rich history and lively culture, Auburn offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Our city is home to a diverse population of 14,433 residents who enjoy a high quality of life, abundant outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. The surrounding unincorporated areas to the north and east continue to grow, resulting in an Auburn urban area of approximately 30,000.
Company History
Auburn, CA was founded in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. Initially known as North Fork Dry Diggings, the town's name was changed to Auburn in honor of its founders' hometown in New York. Its strategic location in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada made it a popular stop for miners traveling to and from the gold fields.
Auburn quickly grew into a bustling mining town, serving as the county seat of Placer County. As the gold rush era waned, the town diversified its economy, focusing on agriculture, ranching, and tourism. Emerging from the Gold Rush Era as the County Seat of Placer County, Auburn serves as a regional economic hub and a popular destination for visitors and businesses alike. It is home to the Auburn State Recreation Area and has become known as the ''Endurance Capital of the World".