Auburn is a city located in Cayuga County New York. Auburn has a 2024 population of 25,692. Auburn is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Auburn is $65,103 with a poverty rate of 19.98%. The median age in Auburn is 40 years: 38.7 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Auburn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,855 | 82.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,218 | 8.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,650 | 6.23% |
| Other race | 564 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,758 | 2.08 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 5,743 | 1.16 | 35 | 65 |
| Married | 3,003 | 2.89 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 2,005 | 3.04 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
| Male | 1,007 | 3.04 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,994 | 10.41% |
| Associates Degree | 3,135 | 16.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,409 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,473 | 7.69% |
| High School Graduate | 5,385 | 28.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 646 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 4,111 | 21.46% |
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 | 16,310 | 14,649 | 3,642 |
| Black | 1,165 | 665 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 994 | 780 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 733 | 430 | 34 |
| Other Race | 361 | 154 | 13 |
| Asian | 112 | 98 | 49 |
| Native American | 54 | 44 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,203 | $53,909 | $52,522 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,688 | $49,745 | $61,667 |
| High School Graduate | $35,636 | $44,453 | $30,630 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,532 | $23,761 | $18,833 |
| Overall | $42,433 | $46,487 | $38,675 |
| Some College | $42,926 | $56,975 | $38,977 |
$42,433
Average Earnings
$46,487
Average Male
$38,675
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.69% of Auburn residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,631 | 3,547 | 17.19% |
| Multiple | 2,187 | 583 | 26.66% |
| Black | 928 | 366 | 39.44% |
| Hispanic | 860 | 358 | 41.63% |
| Other | 453 | 318 | 70.2% |
| Asian | 112 | 19 | 16.96% |
19.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Other, with 70.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Asian, with 16.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.32% |
| High School | 19.24% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.32% |
| Female Employed | 10.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,422 | $79,741 |
| Households | $49,377 | $65,103 |
| Married Families | $86,951 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,380 | $44,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,336
Number of Veterans
1,232
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 432 |
| First Gulf War | 243 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 134 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 362 |
| 55 to 64 | 331 |
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 35 to 54 | 305 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,234 | 6.87% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 22 | 40.74% |
| Black | 15 | 1.18% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
86.29%
Born in Auburn
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
97.52% of Auburn residents were born in the United States, with 86.29% having been born in New York. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,238 | -291 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 24,529 | -291 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 24,820 | -290 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 25,110 | -291 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 25,401 | -291 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 25,692 | -291 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 25,983 | -126 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 26,109 | -372 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 26,481 | -374 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 26,855 | 728 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 26,127 | -355 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 26,482 | -160 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 26,642 | -123 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 26,765 | -244 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 27,009 | -54 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 27,063 | -118 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 27,181 | -176 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 27,357 | -193 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 27,550 | -115 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 27,665 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,574 | -2,684 | -8.59% |
| 1990 | 31,258 | -1,290 | -3.96% |
| 1980 | 32,548 | -2,051 | -5.93% |
| 1970 | 34,599 | -650 | -1.84% |
| 1960 | 35,249 | -1,473 | -4.01% |
| 1950 | 36,722 | 969 | 2.71% |
| 1940 | 35,753 | -899 | -2.45% |
| 1930 | 36,652 | 460 | 1.27% |
| 1920 | 36,192 | 1,524 | 4.4% |
| 1910 | 34,668 | 4,323 | 14.25% |
| 1900 | 30,345 | 4,487 | 17.35% |
| 1890 | 25,858 | 3,934 | 17.94% |
| 1880 | 21,924 | 4,699 | 27.28% |
| 1870 | 17,225 | 6,239 | 56.79% |
| 1860 | 10,986 | 1,438 | 15.06% |
| 1850 | 9,548 | 3,922 | 69.71% |
| 1840 | 5,626 | -18,612 | -76.79% |