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Auburn

Indiana · 13,412 residents · 8.086 sq mi
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Auburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
13,412
+11%since 2000
from 12,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,659 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+16%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Auburn
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,855
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,609
+32%since 2000
from $20,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade45%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,673)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(211)
Asian0.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(747)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(12,306)
Black0.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(467)
Asian1%(131)
Other1.1%(147)
Diversity Score15%(2,011)
Diversity Score
15
+142%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Indiana?

Auburn, Indiana has about 13,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Indiana?

The typical household in Auburn, Indiana earns about $51,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Indiana expensive?

In Auburn, Indiana, the median home is worth about $126,000, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Indiana?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Indiana?

About 12.3% of people in Auburn, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,033 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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