Auburn, AL

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2021 Population

74,637

13.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

26.6

5.56% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.2%

4.28% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,700

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$285,000

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,290

15.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Auburn, AL had a population of 74.6k people with a median age of 26.6 and a median household income of $54,700. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Auburn, AL grew from 65,508 to 74,637, a 13.9% increase and its median household income grew from $49,028 to $54,700, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Auburn, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and White (Hispanic) (1.59%).

None of the households in Auburn, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Auburn, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Auburn, AL are Auburn University (8,031 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Auburn, AL was $285,000, and the homeownership rate was 50.6%.

Most people in Auburn, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Auburn, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Auburn, AL is home to a population of 74.6k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.67% of Auburn, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.22k people).

In 2021, there were 3.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.2k people) in Auburn, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.31k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2021 Citizenship

92.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.2% of Auburn, AL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Auburn, AL was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Auburn, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Auburn, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.2k ± 1.22k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 1.18k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.31k ± 366

3.4%

Hispanic Population

2.54k people

3.4% of the people in Auburn, AL are hispanic (2.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Auburn, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

9.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.22k people

10.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.72k people

As of 2021, 9.67% of Auburn, AL residents (7.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Auburn, AL was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Auburn, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
778 ± 209
Gulf War (2001-)
679 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
426 ± 186

Auburn, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Auburn, AL employs 35.3k people. The largest industries in Auburn, AL are Educational Services (9,343 people), Manufacturing (4,085 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,450 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($84,167), Transportation & Warehousing ($78,387), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,770).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.3k

2021 Value

± 1,813

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 6.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn, AL grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 30.7k employees to 35.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Auburn, AL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,265 people), Management Occupations (4,408 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,308 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Auburn, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.3k

2021 Value

± 1,813

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 6.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn, AL grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 30.7k employees to 35.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Auburn, AL, are Educational Services (9,343 people), Manufacturing (4,085 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,450 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Auburn, AL, though some of these residents may live in Auburn, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,510

Median earning men ± $4,673

$30,419

Median earning women ± $2,811

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,448), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,413), and Manufacturing ($66,752).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($62,143), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,990), and Public Administration ($50,382).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Auburn, AL awarded 8,031 degrees. The student population of Auburn, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,681 male students and 15,845 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Auburn, AL are White (6,143 and 84.8%), followed by Black or African American (432 and 5.96%), Hispanic or Latino (277 and 3.82%), and Asian (183 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Auburn, AL by number of degrees awarded are Auburn University (8,031 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Auburn, AL are General Business Administration & Management (560 and 6.97%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (301 and 3.75%), and General Biomedical Sciences (286 and 3.56%).

The median tuition cost in Auburn, AL for a public four year colleges is $10,080 for in-state students and $30,240 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Auburn, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,526 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,526 students enrolled in Auburn, AL, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,624 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
264 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
309 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
301 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Auburn, AL was General Finance with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Auburn, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Auburn University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,031 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Auburn University with 8,031 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,926 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Auburn, AL, which is 0.956 times less than the 4,105 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,143 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 432 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,746) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Auburn, AL was $285,000 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $270,400 to $285,000, a 5.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Auburn, AL is 50.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Auburn, AL have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Auburn, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Auburn, AL is $54,700. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Auburn, AL was Census Tract 406.02 with a value of $72,479, followed by Census Tract 421.01 and Census Tract 409.01, with respective values of $59,919 and $54,773.

Housing

Property

$285,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,733

$13,997

Median Property Taxes

±$1,012

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Auburn, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Auburn, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.6% of the housing units in Auburn, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Auburn, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 406.02
Census Tract 421.01
Census Tract 409.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Auburn, AL was Census Tract 406.02 with a value of $72,479, followed by Census Tract 421.01 and Census Tract 409.01, with respective values of $59,919 and $54,773.

The following map shows all of the places in Auburn, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,700

Median Household Income

± $4,996

27.7k

Number of Households

± 1,533

In 2021, the median household income of the 27.7k households in Auburn, AL grew to $54,700 from the previous year's value of $49,028.

The following chart displays the households in Auburn, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Auburn, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Worked At Home (6.45%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Auburn, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Auburn, AL have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Auburn, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Auburn, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Auburn, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Auburn, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Auburn, AL (17.4k out of 69.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Auburn, AL is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Auburn, AL has health coverage, with 65.3% on employee plans, 5.22% on Medicaid, 6.07% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lee County, AL see 2057 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1952 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3148 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 937 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,057 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lee County, AL

Primary care physicians in Lee County, AL see an average of 2,057 patients per year. This represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1,952 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lee County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 38.3% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

65.3%

Employer Coverage

5.22%

Medicaid

6.07%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Auburn, AL declined by 4.43% from 5.68% to 5.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Auburn, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.