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Auburn

Pennsylvania · 660 residents · 1.623 sq mi
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Auburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 179 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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

Total population
660
−21%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+23%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4025436848249651990201020202024Auburn
2024449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,905 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,636
+57%since 2000
from $15,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(830)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(626)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(40)
Diversity Score
6
+157%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Pennsylvania?

Auburn, Pennsylvania has about 660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Auburn, Pennsylvania earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Auburn, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of people in Auburn, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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