Auburn, WA Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Auburn, Washington has an estimated population of 85,676, a slight decrease from the 87,256 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 12.1% Asian, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.6% Black, and 5.3% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington 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 69.9% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburn is ranked the 14th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburn's White Population

41,286 residents of Auburn, or 48.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburn is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Auburn ranks 557th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 48.2%.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Algona (36.9% White), and Lakeland North (42.9% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Pacific (51.4% White), Lakeland South (55.7% White), and Lake Holm (80.2% White).

Auburn's Black Population

5,621 residents of Auburn, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Auburn ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 7.5% to 6.6%.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Lakeland South (3% Black), and Lake Holm (0% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Algona (8.9% Black), Pacific (6.7% Black), and Lakeland North (10.9% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

10,334 residents of Auburn, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Auburn ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Auburn's population has decreased from 13.0% to 12.1%.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Pacific (10.7% Asian), and Lake Holm (3.9% Asian). Auburn is less Asian than neighboring Algona (16.5% Asian), Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), and Lakeland North (18.8% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

17,784 residents of Auburn, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburn is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Auburn ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburn's population has increased from 18.6% to 20.8%.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic), Lake Holm (11.4% Hispanic), and Lakeland North (16.4% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Algona (28.5% Hispanic), and Pacific (22.4% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

4,579 residents of Auburn, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Auburn is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburn ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Algona (1.3% Native American/Other), Pacific (3.7% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), Lake Holm (2.7% Native American/Other), and Lakeland North (4% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

6,072 residents of Auburn, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburn is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Auburn ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburn's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Auburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Pacific (5.2% Multiracial), Lake Holm (1.9% Multiracial), and Lakeland North (7% Multiracial). Auburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Algona (7.9% Multiracial), and Lakeland South (9.8% 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.