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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Auburn

Washington · 33,102 residents · 29.577 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,007. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 7,212 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $90,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,102
−18%vs 2000
vs 40,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,119 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K44K60K76K93K1990201020202024Auburn
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,007
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,208 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,866
−29%vs 2000
vs $19,630 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$90,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $132,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$467
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $639 in 2000
US average: $450
48.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.2% in 2000
51.2% rent
3.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(32,220)
Black2.4%(956)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(3,019)
Asian3.4%(1,389)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(12,931)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(30,511)
Black1.2%(397)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,026)
Asian3%(1,009)
Other3.6%(1,185)
Diversity Score24.7%(8,177)
25
−23%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Auburn, Washington?

Auburn, Washington has about 33,102 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Washington?

The typical household in Auburn, Washington earns about $30,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, Washington expensive?

In Auburn, Washington, the median home is worth about $90,600, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Washington?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, Washington?

About 10.8% of people in Auburn, Washington 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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