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Auburn

Michigan · 2,087 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,087
+4%since 2000
from 2,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,976 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Auburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,773
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,069
+24%since 2000
from $20,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,930)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(48)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(150)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,002)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other4.9%(103)
Diversity Score17.7%(370)
Diversity Score
18
+137%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Michigan?

Auburn, Michigan has about 2,087 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Michigan?

The typical household in Auburn, Michigan earns about $49,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Michigan expensive?

In Auburn, Michigan, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Michigan?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Michigan?

About 5.3% of people in Auburn, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 232 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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