Auburn, KS Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,008	1,107	88.1%	87.0%
Multiracial	77	75	6.7%	5.9%
Hispanic	42	61	3.7%	4.8%
Asian	12	4	1.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	5	7	0.4%	0.5%
Black	0	19	0.0%	1.5%

Auburn, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,144, a large decrease from the 1,273 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 23.8% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 180th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

1,008 residents of Auburn, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 87.0% to 88.1%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Carbondale (82.5% White), Burlingame (80.7% White), and Topeka (65.1% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Wakarusa (100% White), and Scranton (91.4% White).

Auburn's Black Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Auburn is less Black than neighboring Topeka (8.5% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

12 residents of Auburn, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Wakarusa (0% Asian), Scranton (0% Asian), Carbondale (0.4% Asian), and Burlingame (0% Asian). Auburn is less Asian than neighboring Topeka (1.5% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Auburn, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.7%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakarusa (0% Hispanic), and Scranton (2.5% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Carbondale (8.4% Hispanic), Burlingame (9.9% Hispanic), and Topeka (16.9% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Auburn, or 0.4% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wakarusa (0% Native American/Other). Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scranton (2.6% Native American/Other), Carbondale (2.5% Native American/Other), Burlingame (1% Native American/Other), and Topeka (1.1% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Auburn, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.7%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Wakarusa (0% Multiracial), Scranton (3.4% Multiracial), and Carbondale (6.3% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlingame (8.4% Multiracial), and Topeka (6.9% 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.