As of 2026 the population of Audubon County is 5,571. The population is expected to shrink to 5,508 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.23%.
The median age of Audubon County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Audubon County is 17.2, meaning that there is a 17% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Audubon County is $80,873 and projected to be $89,668 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,002, projected to be $39,996 in 2031. 2.17% of households – 121 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $895,048 and the average disposable income is $62,799.
There are 2,781 housing units in Audubon County; 1,973 are owner-occupied, 491 are rented, and 317 are vacant. The average home value is $236,133, with 55 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,192 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 314 businesses in Audubon County, employing 1,969 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,718 age 16 and above. 949 workers commute into Audubon County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,705 residents both live and work in/around Audubon County. The average travel time is 19.0 minutes. 19.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,223 drive alone, 112 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 92 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 291 residents work from home.
1,408 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 564 have associates degrees, 697 have bachelor’s degrees, and 151 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
