Auburn, AL Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	52,963	48,132	65.7%	63.2%
Black	13,717	13,924	17.0%	18.3%
Asian	6,861	7,397	8.5%	9.7%
Hispanic	4,362	3,619	5.4%	4.8%
Multiracial	2,145	2,706	2.7%	3.6%
Native American/Other	546	365	0.7%	0.5%

Auburn, Alabama has an estimated population of 80,594, an increase from the 76,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% White, 17.0% Black, 8.5% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Auburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Auburn has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Auburn, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 7th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Auburn was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

52,963 residents of Auburn, or 65.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 63.2% to 65.7%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Opelika (51.3% White), Notasulga (33.8% White), and Camp Hill (16.2% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Loachapoka (65.9% White), and Waverly (94.9% White).

Auburn's Black Population

13,717 residents of Auburn, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 18.3% to 17.0%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Waverly (0% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Opelika (37.7% Black), Notasulga (61.9% Black), and Camp Hill (82.8% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

6,861 residents of Auburn, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 9.7% to 8.5%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Loachapoka (0.9% Asian), Opelika (1.8% Asian), Waverly (0% Asian), Notasulga (0% Asian), and Camp Hill (0% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

4,362 residents of Auburn, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 138th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.4%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (0% Hispanic), Notasulga (1.8% Hispanic), and Camp Hill (1% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Loachapoka (9% Hispanic), and Opelika (7.2% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

546 residents of Auburn, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loachapoka (0% Native American/Other), Opelika (0.4% Native American/Other), Waverly (0.6% Native American/Other), Notasulga (0% Native American/Other), and Camp Hill (0.1% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

2,145 residents of Auburn, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.7%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Opelika (1.6% Multiracial), Notasulga (2.5% Multiracial), and Camp Hill (0% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Loachapoka (7.2% Multiracial), and Waverly (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.