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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Auburn

New York · 28,574 residents · 8.335 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,281. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,574
−9%since 1990
from 31,258 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,428 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 3,750 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K27K29K30K32K1990201020202024Auburn
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,281
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,083
+61%since 1990
from $10,638 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
51.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
48.1% rent
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(28,664)
Black7.2%(2,248)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(588)
Asian0.3%(106)
Diversity Score23.1%(7,207)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(24,971)
Black7.4%(2,113)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(806)
Asian0.6%(160)
Diversity Score25.1%(7,178)
25
+9%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, New York?

Auburn, New York has about 28,574 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Auburn, New York earns about $30,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, New York expensive?

In Auburn, New York, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, New York?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, New York?

About 16.5% of people in Auburn, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,684 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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