Auburn is a city located in Lee County Alabama. Auburn has a 2024 population of 83,684. Auburn is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 8.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,047 in 2020.
The average household income in Auburn is $92,246 with a poverty rate of 26.09%. The median age in Auburn is 25.6 years: 25.1 years for males, and 26.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Auburn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,736 | 66.98% |
| Black or African American | 14,789 | 18.78% |
| Asian | 6,656 | 8.45% |
| Two or more races | 2,791 | 3.54% |
| Other race | 1,661 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,479 | 2.44 | 52 | 48 |
| Non Family | 14,438 | 1.58 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Married | 11,553 | 3.29 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 2,811 | 3.22 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 677 | 3.26 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
52.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,160 | 2.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,622 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,758 | 31.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,478 | 31.03% |
| High School Graduate | 5,265 | 13.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 431 | 1.07% |
| Some College | 5,501 | 13.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,038 | 25,500 | 18,314 |
| Black | 7,279 | 6,440 | 2,452 |
| Asian | 4,129 | 3,953 | 3,223 |
| Hispanic | 2,245 | 2,207 | 943 |
| 2+ Races | 1,232 | 1,232 | 571 |
| Other Race | 1,061 | 1,026 | 378 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,595 | $73,183 | $45,644 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,451 | $90,545 | $55,908 |
| High School Graduate | $35,121 | $39,561 | $33,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,753 | $0 | $42,650 |
| Overall | $51,329 | $65,508 | $43,366 |
| Some College | $35,191 | $33,384 | $37,783 |
$51,329
Average Earnings
$65,508
Average Male
$43,366
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.45% of Auburn residents speak only English, while 12.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,343 | 13,081 | 27.06% |
| Black | 12,066 | 3,563 | 29.53% |
| Hispanic | 3,595 | 1,027 | 28.57% |
| Asian | 6,600 | 774 | 11.73% |
| Multiple | 2,509 | 613 | 24.43% |
| Other | 1,597 | 390 | 24.42% |
| Native | 69 | 22 | 31.88% |
26.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.73%
Male Poverty Rate
25.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Native, with 31.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Asian, with 11.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.99% |
| Some College | 23.24% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.85% |
| Male Employed | 18.32% |
| Female Employed | 17.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,248 | $139,823 |
| Households | $56,123 | $92,246 |
| Married Families | $131,889 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,707 | $41,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,228
Number of Veterans
1,951
Male Veterans
277
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 812 |
| First Gulf War | 784 |
| Vietnam | 567 |
| Korea | 104 |
| World War II | 101 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 691 |
| 35 to 54 | 674 |
| 55 to 64 | 500 |
| 65 to 74 | 276 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,789 | 4.15% |
| Black | 302 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.51% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.02%
Born in Auburn
90.16%
Native Born
9.84%
Foreign Born
6.87%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
90.16% of Auburn residents were born in the United States, with 52.02% having been born in Alabama. 6.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 91,980 | 1,659 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 90,321 | 1,659 | 1.87% |
| 2027 | 88,662 | 1,660 | 1.91% |
| 2026 | 87,002 | 1,659 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 85,343 | 1,659 | 1.98% |
| 2024 | 83,684 | 1,659 | 2.02% |
| 2023 | 82,025 | 1,648 | 2.05% |
| 2022 | 80,377 | 1,108 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 79,269 | 2,222 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 77,047 | 10,606 | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 66,441 | 762 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 65,679 | 1,640 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 64,039 | 1,185 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 62,854 | 1,045 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 61,809 | 1,395 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 60,414 | 1,569 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 58,845 | 1,678 | 2.94% |
| 2012 | 57,167 | 2,212 | 4.03% |
| 2011 | 54,955 | 1,180 | 2.19% |
| 2010 | 53,775 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 42,987 | 9,157 | 27.07% |
| 1990 | 33,830 | 5,359 | 18.82% |
| 1980 | 28,471 | 5,704 | 25.05% |
| 1970 | 22,767 | 6,506 | 40.01% |
| 1960 | 16,261 | 3,322 | 25.67% |
| 1950 | 12,939 | 8,287 | 178.14% |
| 1940 | 4,652 | 1,852 | 66.14% |
| 1930 | 2,800 | 1,400 | 100% |
| 1900 | 1,400 | -90,580 | -98.48% |