Auburndale, FL Demographics

A map of Auburndale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,818	9,709	63.8%	62.2%
Hispanic	4,243	2,920	22.9%	18.7%
Black	1,606	1,908	8.7%	12.2%
Asian	415	256	2.2%	1.6%
Multiracial	309	693	1.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	139	130	0.8%	0.8%

Auburndale, Florida has an estimated population of 18,530, a large increase from the 15,616 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 22.9% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 2.2% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Auburndale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Auburndale has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Auburndale, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Auburndale is ranked the 222nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Auburndale was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Auburndale's White Population

11,818 residents of Auburndale, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Auburndale is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Auburndale ranks 553rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's White population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Auburndale's population has increased from 62.2% to 63.8%.

Auburndale is more White than neighboring Inwood (33.6% White), Lake Alfred (50.4% White), Jan Phyl Village (53% White), and Polk City (47.4% White). Auburndale is less White than neighboring Fussels Corner (66% White).

Auburndale's Black Population

1,606 residents of Auburndale, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Auburndale is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Auburndale ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of Auburndale's population has decreased from 12.2% to 8.7%.

Auburndale is more Black than neighboring Polk City (6.3% Black). Auburndale is less Black than neighboring Inwood (26.5% Black), Fussels Corner (11.8% Black), Lake Alfred (11.7% Black), and Jan Phyl Village (24.9% Black).

Auburndale's Asian Population

415 residents of Auburndale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Auburndale is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Auburndale ranks 397th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Asian residents' share of Auburndale's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Auburndale is more Asian than neighboring Inwood (0.1% Asian), Fussels Corner (0.8% Asian), Jan Phyl Village (1% Asian), and Polk City (0.9% Asian). Auburndale is less Asian than neighboring Lake Alfred (5.2% Asian).

Auburndale's Hispanic Population

4,243 residents of Auburndale, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Auburndale is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Auburndale ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Auburndale's population has increased from 18.7% to 22.9%.

Auburndale is more Hispanic than neighboring Fussels Corner (19.6% Hispanic), and Jan Phyl Village (18.1% Hispanic). Auburndale is less Hispanic than neighboring Inwood (35.9% Hispanic), Lake Alfred (30.3% Hispanic), and Polk City (37.9% Hispanic).

Auburndale's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Auburndale, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Auburndale is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Auburndale ranks 387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Auburndale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Auburndale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fussels Corner (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lake Alfred (0.2% Native American/Other). Auburndale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inwood (0.9% Native American/Other), and Polk City (3.7% Native American/Other).

Auburndale's Multiracial Population

309 residents of Auburndale, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Auburndale is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Auburndale ranks 256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Auburndale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Auburndale's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.7%.

Auburndale is more Multiracial than neighboring Fussels Corner (1.4% Multiracial). Auburndale is less Multiracial than neighboring Inwood (3% Multiracial), Lake Alfred (2.1% Multiracial), Jan Phyl Village (2.3% Multiracial), and Polk City (3.9% 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.