Auenstein: population and statistics
Auenstein has a population of 1,747 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 308 people per km². It ranks 1,060 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,747 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 308 people/km²
- 370 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Auenstein ranks No. 119 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 140.8 in Auenstein, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.4% in Auenstein, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Auenstein in numbers
Where is Auenstein?
Population of Auenstein over time
Auenstein had 1,565 residents in 2015 and 1,747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,613 |
| 2021 | 1,658 |
| 2022 | 1,669 |
| 2023 | 1,728 |
| 2024 | 1,743 |
| 2025 | 1,747 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 796 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rupperswil (6,317 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Auenstein
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 865 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 852 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,137 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 899 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 589 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.4% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 75 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 612 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,227 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 813 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 114 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 961 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 974.3 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,303 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,871 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,200 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,352 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,560 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,516 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 135 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 246 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,517 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140.8 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,751 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 513 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,009 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Auenstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,241 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Auenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Auenstein?
Auenstein has 1,747 residents (2025), ranking 1,060 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Auenstein?
Auenstein covers 5.7 km², with a density of 308 people per km².
Is the population of Auenstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Auenstein went from 1,565 to 1,747, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Auenstein?
Auenstein is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.418, longitude 8.136.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Auenstein?
In Auenstein, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 140.8 (2024), ranking 1,751 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Auenstein?
In Auenstein, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.4% (2026), ranking 75 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Auenstein?
In Auenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Auenstein?
The nearest to Auenstein are Rupperswil (1.8 km), Veltheim (AG) (2.6 km), Holderbank (AG) (3.0 km), Thalheim (AG) (3.2 km), Schinznach (3.5 km).