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Auburn

New Jersey · 1,057 residents · 4.251 sq mi
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Auburn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,559. Population has grown 16% since 2021. Median home value is $339,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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

1,057
+16%vs 2021
vs 914 in 2021
2020 – 2024
249 / sq mi
+16%vs 2021
vs 215 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.4
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 49.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8859731K1K1K20202024Auburn
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$134,559
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $160,326 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$58,383
−8%vs 2021
vs $63,505 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
1.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$339,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $352,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
98.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.0% in 2021
1.6% rent
2.5
+15%vs 2021
vs 2.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(865)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(38)
Diversity Score12.8%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(949)
Black2.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(44)
Asian1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(196)
19
+45%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.9%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 99.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
24.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+21%vs 2021
vs 26.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
94.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
76.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
56.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
52.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
0.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, New Jersey?

Auburn, New Jersey has about 1,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Auburn, New Jersey earns about $134,559 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 $339,700.

How educated are people in Auburn, New Jersey?

About 42.9% 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 1.6% of people in Auburn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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