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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Auburn

Washington · 40,314 residents · 29.577 sq mi
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Auburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,208. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $132,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,314
+22%since 1990
from 33,102 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,363 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 1,119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+7%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
28K44K60K76K93K1990201020202024Auburn
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,208
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,630
+42%since 1990
from $13,866 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $90,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$639
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $467 in 1990
US average: $602
54.2%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
45.8% rent
3.4
+12%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.6 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, Washington?

Auburn, Washington has about 40,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Washington?

The typical household in Auburn, Washington earns about $39,208 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 $132,400, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Washington?

About 15.6% 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 12.8% of people in Auburn, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,212 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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