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Auburn

Washington · 87,256 residents · 29.577 sq mi
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Auburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,410. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 46,942 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,256
+116%since 2000
from 40,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,950 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 1,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K44K60K76K93K1990201020202024Auburn
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,410
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,288
+80%since 2000
from $19,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,314
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(42,367)
Black7.5%(6,576)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(16,225)
Asian13%(11,312)
Other12.8%(11,158)
Diversity Score86.7%(75,642)
Diversity Score
87
+170%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, Washington?

Auburn, Washington has about 87,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, Washington?

The typical household in Auburn, Washington earns about $76,410 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 $356,200, and the typical rent is about $1,314 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, Washington?

About 26.8% 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 9.2% 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 54,154 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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

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