Auburn, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
24,038
Population
$59,659
Median Income
$227,300
Home Value
39.4
Median Age

Demographics

Auburn has a population of 24,038 with a median age of 39.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
92.6%
Other
2.6%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
2.0%
Asian
0.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population24,038
Median Age39.4
White92.6%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Other / Two or More Races2.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Auburn is $59,659, which is 20.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,416. The poverty rate is 11.4%.

$59,659
Median Household Income
$37,416
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Auburn is 6.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Auburn, 92.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.0%
Bachelor's+
27.1%
Graduate+
9.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree9.6%

Housing

The median home value in Auburn is $227,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $926. The homeownership rate is 58.7%.

$227,300
Median Home Value
$926/mo
Median Rent
58.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$227,300
Median Monthly Rent$926
Homeownership Rate58.7%
Vacancy Rate7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Auburn, Maine?
The population of Auburn, Maine is 24,038 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Auburn, Maine?
The median household income in Auburn, Maine is $59,659. This is 20.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Auburn, Maine?
The median home value in Auburn, Maine is $227,300. The median monthly rent is $926.
What percentage of people in Auburn have a college degree?
In Auburn, Maine, 27.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Auburn, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Auburn, Maine is 3.8x (median home value $227,300 vs. median income $59,659), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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