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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

85,676

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.2%41,286

Hispanic/Latino

20.8%17,784

Asian

12.1%10,334

Two or More

7.1%6,072

Black

6.6%5,621

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.3%2,819

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.6%1,370

Other

0.5%390

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%2,864

High School Diploma

22.7%12,827

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%4,435

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%8,014

Associate's Degree

12.9%7,285

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%9,896

Master's Degree

6.2%3,510

Professional Degree

1.3%726

Doctorate

0.6%344

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

25.6%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$547,900

Median Renti

$1,786

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.6%18,412

Renter-Occupied

39.4%11,981

Total Units

31,800

Homeownership

60.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%829

$50K–$100K

4%731

$100K–$150K

3.6%668

$150K–$200K

1.1%211

$200K–$300K

4%745

$300K–$500K

24.5%4,515

$500K–$1M

55.8%10,273

$1M+

2.4%440

Rent Distribution

Under $500

560

$500–$750

225

$750–$1,000

261

$1,000–$1,250

963

$1,250–$1,500

1,464

$1,500–$2,000

4,101

$2,000+

4,063

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%556

2010–2019

13.6%4,322

2000–2009

20.2%6,432

1990–1999

16.2%5,140

1980–1989

15%4,758

1970–1979

11%3,504

1960–1969

11.5%3,666

1950–1959

6.4%2,034

1940–1949

1.6%507

1939 or earlier

2.8%881

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.1%17,061

Utility Gas

39.1%11,884

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%461

No Fuel

1.1%329

Fuel Oil

0.9%263

Wood

0.5%157

Solar

0.4%125

Other

0.4%113

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,884

Mean Household Incomei

$116,385

Per Capita Incomei

$42,587

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

46,348

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%1,048

$10K–$15K

2.2%658

$15K–$20K

2.1%634

$20K–$25K

2.6%783

$25K–$30K

2.7%810

$30K–$35K

2.1%636

$35K–$40K

2.2%654

$40K–$45K

3%917

$45K–$50K

2.5%751

$50K–$60K

4.7%1,427

$60K–$75K

9%2,722

$75K–$100K

15.6%4,732

$100K–$125K

14.2%4,311

$125K–$150K

9.9%3,011

$150K–$200K

11.6%3,519

$200K+

12.4%3,780

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

1,189

Residentsi

3,178

Avg. Tenant Renti

$322/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing296 homes97% occupied$414/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers105 homes101% occupied$0/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 865 homes90% occupied$424/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,884/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

88.1%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $78K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

27.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.9% 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

21,48325.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,309

Philippines

1,421

Korea

1,042

India

610

China

383

Guatemala

241

Canada

236

Germany

225

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

42,717

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

43,551

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,965(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured

Auburn, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026