Auburn is a city located in Placer County California. Auburn has a 2024 population of 13,617. It is also the county seat of Placer County. Auburn is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,780 in 2020.
The average household income in Auburn is $108,693 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Auburn is 47.3 years: 46.1 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Auburn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,578 | 84.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,514 | 10.99% |
| Other race | 258 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,328 | 2.1 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 2,696 | 1.13 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Married | 2,618 | 2.78 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 650 | 2.81 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 364 | 3.24 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 496 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,436 | 13.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,414 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,644 | 15.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,767 | 16.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 344 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 2,448 | 23.21% |
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 | 8,302 | 7,870 | 3,547 |
| Hispanic | 1,193 | 789 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 992 | 855 | 119 |
| Asian | 198 | 198 | 121 |
| Other Race | 198 | 148 | 66 |
| Islander | 95 | 95 | 52 |
| Black | 53 | 49 | 7 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 9 |
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 61.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,779 | $101,953 | $77,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,618 | $130,972 | $79,167 |
| High School Graduate | $30,813 | $32,222 | $28,386 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $15,272 |
| Overall | $52,458 | $66,779 | $41,504 |
| Some College | $36,479 | $45,750 | $30,684 |
$52,458
Average Earnings
$66,779
Average Male
$41,504
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.59% of Auburn residents speak only English, while 13.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,285 | 1,171 | 11.39% |
| Hispanic | 2,020 | 674 | 33.37% |
| Multiple | 1,509 | 223 | 14.78% |
| Other | 253 | 60 | 23.72% |
| Black | 69 | 12 | 17.39% |
| Asian | 210 | 2 | 0.95% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
14.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Hispanic, with 33.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Asian, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.76% |
| High School | 26.06% |
| Some College | 15.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.52% |
| Male Employed | 8.81% |
| Female Employed | 8.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,764 | $130,818 |
| Households | $73,074 | $108,693 |
| Married Families | $127,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,290 | $75,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
817
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 361 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 237 |
| 75+ | 208 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 677 | 6.83% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 10.42% |
| Islander | 18 | 18.95% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.12% |
| Black | 7 | 8.86% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
64.44%
Born in Auburn
89.89%
Native Born
10.11%
Foreign Born
6.18%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
89.89% of Auburn residents were born in the United States, with 64.44% having been born in California. 6.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,414 | -40 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 13,454 | -41 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 13,495 | -41 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 13,536 | -40 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 13,576 | -41 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 13,617 | -41 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 13,658 | -86 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 13,744 | -83 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 13,827 | 47 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 13,780 | -426 | -3% |
| 2019 | 14,206 | 80 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 14,126 | 122 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 14,004 | 67 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 13,937 | 75 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 13,862 | 15 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 13,847 | 106 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 13,741 | 157 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 13,584 | 71 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 13,513 | 164 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 13,349 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,462 | 1,870 | 17.65% |
| 1990 | 10,592 | 3,052 | 40.48% |
| 1980 | 7,540 | 970 | 14.76% |
| 1970 | 6,570 | 984 | 17.62% |
| 1960 | 5,586 | 933 | 20.05% |
| 1950 | 4,653 | 640 | 15.95% |
| 1940 | 4,013 | 1,352 | 50.81% |
| 1930 | 2,661 | 372 | 16.25% |
| 1920 | 2,289 | -87 | -3.66% |
| 1910 | 2,376 | 326 | 15.9% |
| 1900 | 2,050 | 455 | 28.53% |
| 1890 | 1,595 | 366 | 29.78% |
| 1880 | 1,229 | 429 | 53.62% |
| 1870 | 800 | -11 | -1.36% |
| 1860 | 811 | -12,603 | -93.95% |