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Auburn

New Jersey · 1,100 residents · 4.251 sq mi
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Auburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $222,212. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $460,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
1,100
−9%since 2023
from 1,209 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 284 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8859731K1K1K20202024Auburn
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$222,212
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $201,648 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,231
+14%since 2023
from $72,184 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
+6%since 2023
from 0.264 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $440,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,076)
Black7.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(42)
Diversity Score25.1%(304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(946)
Black9.7%(107)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(47)
Diversity Score31.1%(343)
Diversity Score
31
+24%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Female
49.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, New Jersey?

Auburn, New Jersey has about 1,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, New Jersey?

The typical household in Auburn, New Jersey earns about $222,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, New Jersey expensive?

In Auburn, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $460,300.

How educated are people in Auburn, New Jersey?

About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, New Jersey?

About 1.2% of people in Auburn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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