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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Auburn

Maine · 23,203 residents · 59.339 sq mi
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Auburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,652. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,203
−5%since 1990
from 24,309 in 1990
1990 – 2025
391 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 410 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+14%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,652
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,493 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,942
+48%since 1990
from $13,511 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
42.8% rent
2.4
−23%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(23,848)
Black0.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(115)
Asian0.8%(194)
Diversity Score5.8%(1,412)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(22,395)
Black0.6%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(169)
Asian0.6%(135)
Diversity Score4.7%(1,096)
5
−19%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Maine?

Auburn, Maine has about 23,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Maine?

The typical household in Auburn, Maine earns about $35,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Maine expensive?

In Auburn, Maine, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Maine?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Maine?

About 12.0% of people in Auburn, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,106 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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