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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,285

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.1%21,327

Two or More

7.1%1,862

Black

6.6%1,736

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%1,033

Asian

0.5%142

Other

0.5%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%1,568

High School Diploma

23.5%4,575

Some College (<1 yr)

9%1,747

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%1,822

Associate's Degree

16.2%3,145

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%2,369

Master's Degree

7.1%1,383

Professional Degree

0.7%136

Doctorate

1%196

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,800

Median Renti

$897

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.6%5,766

Renter-Occupied

51.4%6,109

Total Units

13,335

Homeownership

48.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%200

$50K–$100K

22%1,271

$100K–$150K

22.8%1,312

$150K–$200K

24.2%1,398

$200K–$300K

18.5%1,066

$300K–$500K

3.6%205

$500K–$1M

3.9%223

$1M+

1.6%91

Rent Distribution

Under $500

681

$500–$750

1,023

$750–$1,000

1,776

$1,000–$1,250

1,201

$1,250–$1,500

719

$1,500–$2,000

432

$2,000+

139

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%97

2010–2019

1.6%208

2000–2009

2.4%318

1990–1999

1.9%259

1980–1989

5.9%782

1970–1979

12.3%1,644

1960–1969

10.7%1,430

1950–1959

12.1%1,615

1940–1949

8.1%1,085

1939 or earlier

44.2%5,897

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%8,677

Electricity

22.2%2,640

Bottled/LP Gas

2%240

Fuel Oil

1.3%150

Other

1%114

No Fuel

0.3%33

Wood

0.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,052

Mean Household Incomei

$65,129

Per Capita Incomei

$30,134

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

11,927

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%974

$10K–$15K

5%589

$15K–$20K

4.3%512

$20K–$25K

7.3%868

$25K–$30K

5.3%633

$30K–$35K

6.2%736

$35K–$40K

5.3%628

$40K–$45K

4.3%511

$45K–$50K

3.4%404

$50K–$60K

8.9%1,059

$60K–$75K

9.1%1,078

$75K–$100K

13.7%1,625

$100K–$125K

6.1%727

$125K–$150K

6.1%719

$150K–$200K

4.2%498

$200K+

2.6%314

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

1,289

Residentsi

1,969

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes85% occupied$434/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8502 homes84% occupied$453/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,052/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

60.8%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

32.6%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

6.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

65.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.6% of subsidized households are minority

18.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.1% 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

6872.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

India

China

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,071

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,346

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,334(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured

Auburn, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026