Welcome to Audubon ...
The city of Audubon is located in Becker County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Audubon, you might consider that their post office opened in 1872.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Audubon has a population of 523 people<2> (see below for details).
Audubon is 1,310 feet [399 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Audubon lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Audubon is located in the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Audubon: 56511<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Audubon had an population of 523 people. This is an increase of 0.77% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 17.53% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Audubon had a population of 519 people. This makes Audubon the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 519 people, the population of Audubon increased 16.63% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 445 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Audubon.
Communities Also Named Audubon ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Audubon - they are located in Florida, Georgia (2), Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana (2), New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Audubon.
Communities near Audubon ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Audubon.
- Detroit Lakes
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Detroit Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Detroit Lakes <6>
- Hawley
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawley
- Hawley is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,210 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hawley <6>
- Frazee
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frazee have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frazee
- Frazee is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,381 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frazee <6>
- Lake Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Park
- Lake Park is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 787 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Park <6>
- Ulen
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ulen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ulen
- Ulen is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ulen <6>
- Vergas
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vergas have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vergas
- Vergas is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 354 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vergas <6>
- Callaway
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
- Callaway is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <6>
- Hitterdal
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest) - Ogema
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north) - Bucks Mill
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bucks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bucks Mill
- Bucks Mill is located in Becker County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Audubon. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Audubon.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Audubon. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Audubon.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Audubon. See our Newspapers Page for Audubon.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Audubon ...
Looking for more information about Audubon? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Audubon, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Audubon.
Adding Audubon to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Audubon in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Audubon was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Audubon post office opened in 1872.
We also found Audubon in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Audubon.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Audubon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Becker County: www.co.becker.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Becker, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Audubon. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Audubon - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Audubon). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Audubon or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |