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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,124

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%1,975

Two or More

2.9%62

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%58

Black

1.2%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%23

High School Diploma

17.1%267

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%126

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%209

Associate's Degree

17.2%268

Bachelor's Degree

26.6%416

Master's Degree

8.5%133

Professional Degree

2.5%39

Doctorate

1%15

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

38.6%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,000

Median Renti

$1,069

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%725

Renter-Occupied

23.6%224

Total Units

972

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%27

$50K–$100K

7.3%53

$100K–$150K

26.8%194

$150K–$200K

27.7%201

$200K–$300K

21.9%159

$300K–$500K

9.9%72

$500K–$1M

1.8%13

$1M+

0.8%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

4.4%43

2000–2009

7.4%72

1990–1999

16.8%163

1980–1989

9.9%96

1970–1979

19.1%186

1960–1969

17.1%166

1950–1959

14.6%142

1940–1949

5.9%57

1939 or earlier

4.3%42

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81%769

Electricity

16.9%160

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,653

Mean Household Incomei

$82,843

Per Capita Incomei

$37,825

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

1,084

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%33

$10K–$15K

1.7%16

$15K–$20K

1.8%17

$20K–$25K

3.2%30

$25K–$30K

4.6%44

$30K–$35K

2.6%25

$35K–$40K

13.7%130

$40K–$45K

2.7%26

$45K–$50K

3.9%37

$50K–$60K

5.5%52

$60K–$75K

8.6%82

$75K–$100K

15.8%150

$100K–$125K

16.1%153

$125K–$150K

5.5%52

$150K–$200K

5.8%55

$200K+

5%47

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,014

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

131(7.9% of civilian adults)