Auburn, Alabama Income Statistics
Auburn Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Auburn Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,465 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $58,202 | $52,756 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.2% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.0% | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 9.1% | 7.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Auburn is about 14% lower than in Alabama. Income has been growing faster in Auburn (6.2%/yr) than in Alabama (4.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Auburn earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the Alabama average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Auburn, Alabama grew by 95.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $55,465 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.2% per year.
Auburn has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has narrowed from 44% in 2009 to 31% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Auburn
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 7,842 households (30.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 38.4% of households in Auburn had an income under $35,000 and 15.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Auburn has a larger share of households earning under $10,000 (16.2% vs 5.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (9.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 4,153 | 16.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,496 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,461 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,758 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,247 | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,959 | 11.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,761 | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,840 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,665 | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,336 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 25,676 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,816 residents (10.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 12.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 20.0% of Auburn residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 38.0% had some income but less than $25,000, and 17.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Auburn has a larger share of residents earning $1 to $9,999 (20.8% vs 11.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (9.6% vs 14.3%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 11,645 | 20.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 12,122 | 20.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,916 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,075 | 8.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,233 | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,652 | 8.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,594 | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,158 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,816 | 10.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 58,211 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 20.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Auburn
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.650 | 0.560 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $72,236 | $62,840 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $52,450 | $47,036 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 27.4% | 25.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Auburn, it is 0.650, higher than Alabama's 0.560, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 38% more than women's income in Auburn, Alabama. Over a 35-year career, a 38% wage gap accumulates to roughly $692,510 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
The income gap between men and women in Auburn, Alabama has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 27%. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2021, and was narrowest at 16% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,094 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Auburn widened by 0.8 points while Alabama's narrowed by 1.8 points.
Employment
| Metric | Auburn | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.5% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 15 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,124 people are unemployed in Auburn, Alabama.
The average commute time in Auburn is 15 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Auburn, Alabama has fallen from 8.1% to 3.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.3% in 2012 and fell as low as 2.8% in 2021.
Auburn has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2012, when the two were level. The gap has widened from 0.6 points in 2011 to 1.9 points in 2024.
Auburn, AL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Auburn, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 68,130 | $55,465 #2/2 | 6.2%/yr #2/2 | 3.3% #1/2 | 0.650 #2/2 |
| Opelika, AL | 28,165 | $60,721 | 6.4%/yr | 5.6% | 0.554 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Auburn, Alabama has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Alabama, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Auburn, Alabama.
How Wealthy Is Auburn, Alabama?
Auburn has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $55,465, about 14% lower than the Alabama average of $64,544.
How has median household income changed in Auburn, Alabama?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Auburn, Alabama rose 95%, from $28,392 to $55,465. Over the same years, income here outpaced Alabama as a whole: +95% against +56%.
What was the median household income in Auburn in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Auburn, Alabama was $49,780, about the same as in 2022. The Alabama median that year was $62,326.
What was the median household income in Auburn in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Auburn, Alabama was $41,732. By 2024 it had risen 33% to $55,465.
Is unemployment high in Auburn, Alabama?
Unemployment in Auburn, Alabama is only 3.3%, well below the Alabama rate of 4.7%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Auburn, Alabama?
The Gini coefficient in Auburn is 0.650. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Auburn, Alabama?
The income gap between men and women in Auburn, Alabama has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 27%. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2021, and was narrowest at 16% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $7,094 since 2009.
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