Auburn, CA Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Auburn, California has an estimated population of 13,768, a less than 1% change from the 13,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 9.4% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California 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 38.6% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 420th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 424th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

10,440 residents of Auburn, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 77.1% to 75.8%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring North Auburn (61.6% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Newcastle (76.2% White), Auburn Lake Trails (76.2% White), Penryn (80% White), and Meadow Vista (79.8% White).

Auburn's Black Population

81 residents of Auburn, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 813th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Auburn Lake Trails (0% Black), Penryn (0% Black), and Meadow Vista (0% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring North Auburn (0.9% Black), and Newcastle (1% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

278 residents of Auburn, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 781st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Newcastle (0.8% Asian), and Meadow Vista (1.1% Asian). Auburn is less Asian than neighboring North Auburn (2.8% Asian), Auburn Lake Trails (3.1% Asian), and Penryn (2.9% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

1,602 residents of Auburn, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 12.3% to 11.6%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Penryn (6.8% Hispanic), and Meadow Vista (11.3% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring North Auburn (27.1% Hispanic), Newcastle (15.8% Hispanic), and Auburn Lake Trails (16.1% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Auburn, or 0.6% 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 California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 558th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newcastle (0.3% Native American/Other), Auburn Lake Trails (0% Native American/Other), and Penryn (0% Native American/Other). Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Auburn (1.6% Native American/Other), and Meadow Vista (3.9% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

1,288 residents of Auburn, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 5.9% to 9.4%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring North Auburn (6% Multiracial), Newcastle (6% Multiracial), Auburn Lake Trails (4.7% Multiracial), and Meadow Vista (3.9% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Penryn (10.3% 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.