State
County
Land Area (mi²)
60.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,128.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.14%
Growth Since 2010
26.99%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
166,314
World Population Review
Auburn, Alabama Population 2021
67,787
Auburn is a city located in Lee County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 67,787, it is the 8th largest city in Alabama and the 552nd largest city in the United States . Auburn is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 26.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,380 in 2010. Auburn reached it's highest population of 67,787 in 2021. Spanning over 61 miles, Auburn has a population density of 1,128 people per square mile.
The average household income in Auburn is $74,591 with a poverty rate of 27.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $884 per month, and the median house value is $266,200. 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 Auburn was:
- White: 71.21%
- Black or African American: 18.36%
- Asian: 8.73%
- Two or more races: 1.30%
- Other race: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Auburn, Alabama is 67,787 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 65,495.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 53,380.
Auburn, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 166,314 | 886 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 165,428 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 164,542 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 163,656 | 2,216 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 161,440 | 2,272 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 159,168 | 2,214 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 156,954 | 2,443 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 154,511 | 2,702 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 151,809 | 3,242 | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 148,567 | 4,437 | 2.99% |
| 2011 | 144,130 | 3,336 | 2.31% |
| 2010 | 140,794 | 0.00% |
Auburn Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,615 | 71.21% |
| Black or African American | 11,760 | 18.36% |
| Asian | 5,595 | 8.73% |
| Two or More Races | 834 | 1.30% |
| Some Other Race | 165 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 0.13% |
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Auburn Population by Race
Auburn Population Pyramid $2021
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Auburn Population by Age
Auburn Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,500 | 2.5 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 11,120 | 1.72 | 21.7 |
| Married | 9,364 | 3.21 | 77.2 |
| Female | 2,138 | 3.24 | 33.4 |
| Male | 878 | 3.07 | 41.5 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Auburn Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 590 | 1.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,231 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 3,619 | 11.44% |
| Some College | 5,736 | 18.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,123 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,942 | 31.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,400 | 26.55% |
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Auburn Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Auburn Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,909 | 20,302 | 13,800 |
| Black | 6,030 | 5,075 | 1,863 |
| Asian | 3,319 | 3,184 | 2,281 |
| Hispanic | 1,203 | 1,117 | 404 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 253 | 70 |
| Other Race | 89 | 89 | 31 |
| Native American | 59 | 21 |
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 68.73%.
Auburn Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,770
Average Earnings
$50,415
Average Male
$34,373
Average Female
Auburn Earnings by Educational Attainment
Auburn Language by Age
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Auburn Language
88.04% of Auburn residents speak only English, while 11.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.09% of the population.
Auburn Language
Auburn Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,893 | 10,616 | 26.61% |
| Black | 10,998 | 3,751 | 34.11% |
| Asian | 5,389 | 1,000 | 18.56% |
| Hispanic | 2,032 | 358 | 17.62% |
| Multiple | 781 | 328 | 42.00% |
| Other | 157 | 114 | 72.61% |
| Native | 76 | 29 | 38.16% |
27.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.75%
Male Poverty Rate
26.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Auburn
The race most likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Other, with 72.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Auburn is Hispanic, with 17.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.12%.
Auburn Poverty
Auburn Poverty Rate by Education
Auburn Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Auburn Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Auburn Marital Status by Race
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Auburn Marital Status
Auburn Veterans by War
Auburn Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,773 | 4.63% |
| Black | 412 | 4.66% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2.93% |
| Other Race | 14 | 8.48% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.27% |
Auburn Veterans by Race
Auburn Veterans by Education
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7.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Auburn Veterans by Education
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Auburn Employment by Age
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Auburn Employment by Race
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Auburn Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.62%
Native Born
10.38%
Foreign Born
7.38%
Non Citizen
3.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.62% of Auburn residents were born in the United States, with 52.54% having been born in Alabama. 7.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Auburn Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67,787 | 764 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 67,023 | 764 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 66,259 | 764 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 65,495 | 1,568 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 63,927 | 1,154 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 62,773 | 1,019 | 1.65% |
| 2015 | 61,754 | 1,382 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 60,372 | 1,556 | 2.65% |
| 2013 | 58,816 | 1,667 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 57,149 | 2,199 | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 54,950 | 1,165 | 2.17% |
| 2010 | 53,785 | 10,798 | 2.27% |
| 2000 | 42,987 | 9,157 | 2.42% |
| 1990 | 33,830 | 5,359 | 1.74% |
| 1980 | 28,471 | 5,704 | 2.26% |
| 1970 | 22,767 | 6,506 | 3.42% |
| 1960 | 16,261 | 3,322 | 2.31% |
| 1950 | 12,939 | 8,287 | 10.77% |
| 1940 | 4,652 | 1,852 | 5.21% |
| 1930 | 2,800 | 1,400 | 2.34% |
| 1900 | 1,400 | 0.00% |