Auburn, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Auburn, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,130 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1064.8 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.04% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 23.9 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,676 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Auburn grew by 52.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 68,130 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Auburn is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 48.4% of residents. That is 26.9 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 32,997 48.4% +26.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,449 16.8% -3.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,680 12.7% -7.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,778 8.5% -9.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Auburn and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 49.6% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Auburn has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,465 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.18% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Auburn is about 14% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $286,410 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,092 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.8% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Auburn is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,092 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Auburn spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 129 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.5 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.0 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 129 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,999 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,857 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,495 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Auburn is 15 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Auburn has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Auburn has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.4% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Auburn, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Auburn, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 68,130 | $55,465 #2/2 | $286,410 #1/2 | 15.5 min #1/2 |
| Opelika, AL | 28,165 | $60,721 | $157,478 | 18.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Auburn, Alabama.
How big is Auburn, Alabama by population?
About 68,130 people live in Auburn, Alabama, in 25,676 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 23.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 13 years.
How densely populated is Auburn, Alabama?
Averaged over its land area, Auburn, Alabama has 1,065 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Auburn, Alabama?
The median home costs 5.2 times the median household income ($286,410 against $55,465), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,092 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Auburn, Alabama?
Unemployment in Auburn, Alabama is only 3.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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