Auburn, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,809 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1012.9 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.30% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 23.7 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,182 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Auburn grew by 49.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,653 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $49,763 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.44% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Auburn is about 20% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $265,435 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,027 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.7% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Auburn is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,027 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 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.0 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 129 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,009 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| 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 16 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 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Auburn, Alabama.
What is the population of Auburn, Alabama?
The population of Auburn, Alabama is 64,809, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Auburn, Alabama?
The population density of Auburn, Alabama is 1012.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Auburn, Alabama?
The median household income in Auburn, Alabama is $49,763, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Auburn, Alabama?
The median home price in Auburn, Alabama is $265,435, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Auburn, Alabama is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.