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Auburn

California · 13,776 residents · 7.177 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $481,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,776
+11%since 2000
from 12,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,919 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+19%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Auburn
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,282
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,279
+69%since 2000
from $26,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(10,619)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,693)
Asian2.2%(309)
Other5.1%(696)
Diversity Score44.5%(6,129)
Diversity Score
44
+139%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, California?

Auburn, California has about 13,776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, California?

The typical household in Auburn, California earns about $67,282 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 $481,500, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, California?

About 40.4% 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 12.1% of people in Auburn, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,184 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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