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Auburn

Georgia · 7,495 residents · 6.772 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $148,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,495
+9%since 2000
from 6,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+22%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K8K9K1990201020202024Auburn
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,721
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,521
+17%since 2000
from $20,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,026)
Black2.6%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(300)
Asian4%(275)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(1,776)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(5,325)
Black6.6%(493)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(933)
Asian4.1%(307)
Other2.5%(185)
Diversity Score54.5%(4,084)
Diversity Score
54
+112%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Georgia?

Auburn, Georgia has about 7,495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Georgia?

The typical household in Auburn, Georgia earns about $60,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Georgia expensive?

In Auburn, Georgia, the median home is worth about $148,700, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Georgia?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Georgia?

About 9.3% of people in Auburn, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,356 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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

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