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Auburn Micro

Auburn, NY · 1 counties · 76,248 residents · 691.589 sq mi
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Auburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,985. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
76,248
−7%since 2000
from 81,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K77K79K81K83K1990201020202024Auburn
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,985
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,996
+72%since 2000
from $18,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(75,762)
Black3.9%(3,166)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,611)
Asian0.4%(346)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(12,368)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(66,313)
Black3.6%(2,727)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,636)
Asian0.5%(379)
Other3%(2,289)
Diversity Score25.1%(19,138)
Segregation Score37.4%(28,517)
Diversity Score
25
+66%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

AuburnCENTRAL25,947
What's inside

1 component county

Cayuga CountyCENTRAL74,365
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Auburn, NY?

Auburn, NY has about 76,248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Auburn, NY?

The typical household in Auburn, NY earns about $57,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Auburn, NY expensive?

In Auburn, NY, the median home is worth about $131,700, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Auburn, NY?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Auburn, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Auburn, NY?

About 12.3% of people in Auburn, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Auburn, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Auburn, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,065 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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