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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Auburn

California · 10,592 residents · 7.177 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,708. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,870 residents. Median home value is $163,200. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,592
−15%vs 2000
vs 12,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,476 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,708
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,999 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,111
−31%vs 2000
vs $26,258 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $213,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$537
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $674 in 2000
US average: $450
54.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
45.8% rent
5.0
+14%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(11,155)
Black0.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino6%(744)
Asian1.3%(164)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(2,318)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(10,199)
Black0.9%(92)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(348)
Asian1.1%(117)
Other1.7%(184)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,713)
16
−13%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Auburn, California?

Auburn, California has about 10,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Auburn, California?

The typical household in Auburn, California earns about $32,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, California expensive?

In Auburn, California, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, California?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, California?

About 8.2% of people in Auburn, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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