Auburn, NJ Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Auburn, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,100, an increase from the 1,057 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 9.7% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 19.1% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 543rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 544th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

946 residents of Auburn, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 89.8% to 86.0%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Woodstown (78.5% White), Beckett (81.7% White), Swedesboro (50.8% White), Harrisonville (74% White), and Pedricktown (69.8% White).

Auburn's Black Population

107 residents of Auburn, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 399th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 311.5%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 2.5% to 9.7%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Woodstown (3.2% Black), Beckett (7.8% Black), and Harrisonville (0% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Swedesboro (14.2% Black), and Pedricktown (16.7% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 556th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Auburn is less Asian than neighboring Beckett (7.3% Asian), and Swedesboro (1.2% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 612th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodstown (9.8% Hispanic), Beckett (2.3% Hispanic), Swedesboro (32.2% Hispanic), Harrisonville (15.9% Hispanic), and Pedricktown (6.6% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Auburn, or 0.0% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodstown (0.1% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Auburn, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.3%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Beckett (0.9% Multiracial), and Swedesboro (1.7% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodstown (8.5% Multiracial), Harrisonville (10.1% Multiracial), and Pedricktown (6.8% 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.