Auburn, KY Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,491	1,358	83.1%	85.5%
Multiracial	129	87	7.2%	5.5%
Black	107	82	6.0%	5.2%
Hispanic	42	48	2.3%	3.0%
Native American/Other	19	12	1.1%	0.8%
Asian	6	2	0.3%	0.1%

Auburn, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,794, a large increase from the 1,589 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 7.2% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. 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 less diverse than Kentucky 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 26.3% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 180th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

1,491 residents of Auburn, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 85.5% to 83.1%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Russellville (80% White), Franklin (80.6% White), and Adairville (70.1% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Woodburn (98.1% White), and Lewisburg (96.5% White).

Auburn's Black Population

107 residents of Auburn, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.0%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Woodburn (0% Black), and Lewisburg (0.3% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Russellville (9.7% Black), Franklin (8.6% Black), and Adairville (11.9% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

6 residents of Auburn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 368th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Woodburn (0% Asian), Franklin (0.2% Asian), Adairville (0% Asian), and Lewisburg (0% Asian). Auburn is less Asian than neighboring Russellville (0.4% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Auburn, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodburn (0% Hispanic), and Lewisburg (0% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Russellville (6% Hispanic), Franklin (3.5% Hispanic), and Adairville (8.8% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Auburn, or 1.1% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 131st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodburn (0% Native American/Other), Russellville (0.3% Native American/Other), Franklin (0.1% Native American/Other), and Adairville (0% Native American/Other). Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lewisburg (1.3% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Auburn, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.2%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodburn (1.9% Multiracial), Russellville (3.6% Multiracial), Franklin (6.9% Multiracial), and Lewisburg (1.8% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Adairville (9.1% 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.