Auburn, Alabama Population 2022
Auburn is a city located in Lee County Alabama. Auburn has a 2020 population of 80,695. Auburn is currently growing at a rate of 2.90% annually and its population has increased by 5.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76,143 in 2010.
The average household income in Auburn is $74,591 with a poverty rate of 26.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $887 per month, and the median house value is $270,400. The median age in Auburn is 24.8 years, 24.8 years for males, and 24.8 years for females.
Auburn Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Auburnwas:
- White: 71.03%
- Black or African American: 17.60%
- Asian: 8.76%
- Two or more races: 1.73%
- Other race: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 140,794 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 144,130 | 3,336 | 2.31% |
| 2012 | 148,567 | 4,437 | 2.99% |
| 2013 | 151,809 | 3,242 | 2.14% |
| 2014 | 154,511 | 2,702 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 156,954 | 2,443 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 159,168 | 2,214 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 161,440 | 2,272 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 163,656 | 2,216 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 164,542 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 165,428 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 166,314 | 886 | 0.53% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,532 | 71.03% |
| Black or African American | 11,532 | 17.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 5,741 | 8.76% |
| Some Other Race | 506 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1,134 | 1.73% |
Auburn Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,386 | 2.47 | 48.2 |
| Married | 9,768 | 3.22 | 80.8 |
| Male | 463 | 3.4 | 43.8 |
| Female | 2,427 | 3.11 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 11,728 | 1.67 | 21.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 467 | 1.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,562 | 4.71% |
| High School Graduate | 3,610 | 10.89% |
| Some College | 5,479 | 16.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2,447 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,398 | 31.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,193 | 27.73% |
Auburn Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,362 | 3,137 | 2,349 |
| White | 21,984 | 21,418 | 14,624 |
| Black | 6,254 | 5,142 | 2,124 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 362 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 1,383 | 1,287 | 425 |
| Other Race | 297 | 297 | 89 |
| Native American | 46 | 16 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.87%.
$43,795
Average Earnings
$53,640
Average Male
$35,646
Average Female
Auburn Language by Age
Auburn Language
88.45% of Auburn residents speak only English, while 11.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.43% of the population.
Auburn Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 53 | 19 | 35.85% |
| White | 41,435 | 11,194 | 27.02% |
| Black | 10,397 | 2,800 | 26.93% |
| Hispanic | 2,128 | 500 | 23.50% |
| Asian | 5,541 | 1,080 | 19.49% |
| Other | 300 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,018 | 272 | 26.72% |
26.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.10%
Male Poverty Rate
26.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Auburn
The race most likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Native, with 35.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Multiple, with 26.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.53%.
Auburn Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Auburn Married by Age and Sex
Auburn Marriage
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 55-64.
Auburn Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,923 | 4.98% |
| Black | 339 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 2 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.36% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.34% |
Auburn Veterans by Education
9.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.98%
Born in Auburn
89.74%
Native Born
10.26%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.74% of Auburn residents were born in the United States, with 50.98% having been born in Alabama. 7.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,400 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,800 | 1,400 | 2.34% |
| 1940 | 4,652 | 1,852 | 5.21% |
| 1950 | 12,939 | 8,287 | 10.77% |
| 1960 | 16,261 | 3,322 | 2.31% |
| 1970 | 22,767 | 6,506 | 3.42% |
| 1980 | 28,471 | 5,704 | 2.26% |
| 1990 | 33,830 | 5,359 | 1.74% |
| 2000 | 42,987 | 9,157 | 2.42% |
| 2010 | 53,380 | 10,393 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 55,656 | 2,276 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 57,932 | 2,276 | 4.09% |
| 2013 | 60,208 | 2,276 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 62,484 | 2,276 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 64,760 | 2,276 | 3.64% |
| 2016 | 67,036 | 2,276 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 69,312 | 2,276 | 3.40% |
| 2018 | 71,588 | 2,276 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 73,864 | 2,276 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 76,143 | 2,279 | 3.09% |
| 2021 | 78,419 | 2,276 | 2.99% |
| 2022 | 80,695 | 2,276 | 2.90% |