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 Hills, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,105

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.1%13,084

Black

15.3%3,833

Asian

13.5%3,399

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%3,106

Two or More

5.9%1,478

Other

0.8%198

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%318

High School Diploma

15.2%2,714

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%961

Some College (1+ yr)

13%2,311

Associate's Degree

8.2%1,471

Bachelor's Degree

27.8%4,968

Master's Degree

18.7%3,329

Professional Degree

1.9%337

Doctorate

1.2%214

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

49.6%

Graduate+

21.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,000

Median Renti

$1,477

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%5,900

Renter-Occupied

48.7%5,606

Total Units

12,403

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%433

$50K–$100K

5.1%300

$100K–$150K

6.1%361

$150K–$200K

12.6%744

$200K–$300K

31.6%1,862

$300K–$500K

23.6%1,391

$500K–$1M

12.1%716

$1M+

1.6%93

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

286

$1,000–$1,250

836

$1,250–$1,500

1,679

$1,500–$2,000

1,718

$2,000+

888

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%365

2010–2019

10.7%1,327

2000–2009

15.1%1,876

1990–1999

22.9%2,836

1980–1989

14.5%1,795

1970–1979

7%872

1960–1969

12.1%1,503

1950–1959

5.7%712

1940–1949

2.7%330

1939 or earlier

6.3%787

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%9,488

Electricity

15%1,721

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%177

No Fuel

0.6%68

Other

0.3%32

Fuel Oil

0.1%11

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,375

Mean Household Incomei

$106,362

Per Capita Incomei

$49,513

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

15,291

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%668

$10K–$15K

2.4%281

$15K–$20K

2.6%300

$20K–$25K

3.4%394

$25K–$30K

2.2%255

$30K–$35K

3.7%423

$35K–$40K

2.6%294

$40K–$45K

4.7%536

$45K–$50K

4.9%562

$50K–$60K

6.6%757

$60K–$75K

7.7%890

$75K–$100K

10.8%1,242

$100K–$125K

10.5%1,209

$125K–$150K

9.4%1,078

$150K–$200K

13.9%1,597

$200K+

8.9%1,020

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

161

Residentsi

173

Avg. Tenant Renti

$423/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers99 homes79% occupied$403/mo rent

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

202/PRAC59 homes98% occupied$456/mo rent

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

72.8%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

24.7%

Low income$42K–$68K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.8% of subsidized households are minority

25.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,65518.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,654

Mexico

802

China

363

Poland

132

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,027

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,373

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

913(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured