Auburn, AL Demographics

A map of Auburn's Population by Race

Auburn, Alabama had a population of 76,143 in 2020. It was 63.2% White, 18.3% Black, 9.7% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Auburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is the 7th most populous. 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's White Population

48,132 residents of Auburn identify as White, or 63.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Auburn roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #406 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more White than neighboring Opelika (47.9% White), Notasulga (59.7% White), and Camp Hill (10.4% White). Auburn is less White than neighboring Loachapoka (63.8% White), and Waverly (88.1% White).

Auburn's Black Population

13,924 residents of Auburn identify as Black, or 18.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Auburn slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #252 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more Black than neighboring Waverly (8.8% Black). Auburn is less Black than neighboring Loachapoka (26.3% Black), Opelika (38.5% Black), Notasulga (34.8% Black), and Camp Hill (87% Black).

Auburn's Asian Population

7,397 residents of Auburn identify as Asian, or 9.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Auburn slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more Asian than neighboring Loachapoka (1.9% Asian), Opelika (2.2% Asian), Waverly (0% Asian), Notasulga (0.1% Asian), and Camp Hill (0.3% Asian).

Auburn's Hispanic Population

3,619 residents of Auburn identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Auburn roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (0.6% Hispanic), Notasulga (2.5% Hispanic), and Camp Hill (0.6% Hispanic). Auburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Loachapoka (5% Hispanic), and Opelika (7.8% Hispanic).

Auburn's Native American/Other Population

365 residents of Auburn identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Auburn roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #329 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loachapoka (0% Native American/Other), Notasulga (0.2% Native American/Other), and Camp Hill (0.4% Native American/Other). Auburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waverly (1.3% Native American/Other).

Auburn's Multiracial Population

2,706 residents of Auburn identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Auburn roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Auburn is ranked #282 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Auburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Loachapoka (3.1% Multiracial), Opelika (3.1% Multiracial), Waverly (1.3% Multiracial), Notasulga (2.6% Multiracial), and Camp Hill (1.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.