Auburn, GA Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,114	5,325	58.7%	71.0%
Hispanic	1,618	933	18.6%	12.4%
Black	929	493	10.7%	6.6%
Asian	765	307	8.8%	4.1%
Multiracial	274	371	3.1%	4.9%
Native American/Other	11	66	0.1%	0.9%

Auburn, Georgia has an estimated population of 8,711, a large increase from the 7,495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 8.8% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.1% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia 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 47.1% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 127th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

5,114 residents of Auburn, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 71.0% to 58.7%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Dacula (38.5% White), and Winder (55.2% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Carl (96.2% White), Braselton (71.3% White), and Hoschton (71.9% White).

Auburn's Black Population

929 residents of Auburn, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 534th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.4%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 6.6% to 10.7%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Carl (0% Black), Braselton (7.5% Black), and Hoschton (8.1% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Dacula (37.4% Black), and Winder (19.1% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

765 residents of Auburn, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 149.2%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 4.1% to 8.8%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Carl (3.3% Asian), Dacula (4.9% Asian), Braselton (5.1% Asian), Hoschton (3.3% Asian), and Winder (3.1% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

1,618 residents of Auburn, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 12.4% to 18.6%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Carl (0.5% Hispanic), Dacula (14.9% Hispanic), Braselton (13.2% Hispanic), Hoschton (11.3% Hispanic), and Winder (16.1% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Auburn, or 0.1% 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 Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carl (0% Native American/Other), and Hoschton (0% Native American/Other). Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dacula (0.5% Native American/Other), and Winder (1.3% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Auburn, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.1%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Carl (0% Multiracial), and Braselton (2.8% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Dacula (3.9% Multiracial), Hoschton (5.4% Multiracial), and Winder (5.2% 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.