Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Auburn, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,711

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.7%5,114

Hispanic/Latino

18.6%1,618

Black

10.7%929

Asian

8.8%765

Two or More

3.1%274

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%515

High School Diploma

25.9%1,446

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%523

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%634

Associate's Degree

10.6%591

Bachelor's Degree

12%672

Master's Degree

6.2%347

Professional Degree

0.2%13

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,700

Median Renti

$1,326

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.7%2,352

Renter-Occupied

22.3%676

Total Units

3,233

Homeownership

77.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%112

$50K–$100K

0.6%13

$100K–$150K

5.3%125

$150K–$200K

11.1%262

$200K–$300K

28.3%666

$300K–$500K

44.9%1,057

$500K–$1M

5%117

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

117

$1,000–$1,250

114

$1,250–$1,500

212

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2020 or later

11.6%374

2010–2019

4.1%131

2000–2009

18.2%590

1990–1999

27%874

1980–1989

25.8%835

1970–1979

7.8%252

1960–1969

1.8%57

1950–1959

0.2%6

1940–1949

2.8%91

1939 or earlier

0.7%23

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.8%2,476

Utility Gas

13.6%411

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%88

No Fuel

1.8%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,034

Mean Household Incomei

$85,754

Per Capita Incomei

$30,424

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

4,829

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%121

$10K–$15K

1.4%43

$15K–$20K

1.3%38

$20K–$25K

3.1%93

$25K–$30K

4.2%128

$30K–$35K

4.1%123

$35K–$40K

2.4%72

$40K–$45K

3%92

$45K–$50K

3.1%93

$50K–$60K

3.5%107

$60K–$75K

17.2%521

$75K–$100K

20.8%630

$100K–$125K

12.3%371

$125K–$150K

8%242

$150K–$200K

9.1%275

$200K+

2.6%79

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,31015%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

255

Korea

152

China

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,386

Avg. Commutei

38.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,606

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

534(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.1%Insured

19.9%Uninsured