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Auburn

Kentucky · 1,742 residents (2025 est.) · 1.832 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,897. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,794
+24%since 2000
from 1,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,742 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Auburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,897
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,993
+89%since 2000
from $14,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+12%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information23.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,309)
Black6.6%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,491)
Black6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(42)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other8.2%(148)
Diversity Score37.3%(669)
Diversity Score
37
+114%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Kentucky?

Auburn, Kentucky has about 1,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Kentucky?

The typical household in Auburn, Kentucky earns about $53,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Kentucky expensive?

In Auburn, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Kentucky?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Kentucky?

About 19.9% of people in Auburn, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 521 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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