Auburn, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Auburn, California is 13,758 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 421st-largest city in California. The median household income is $77,760, the median home value is $642,400, and the median age is 47.0.
The population has grown 3.3% since 2010 (13,345 → 13,780).
13,758
Population
1917
People / sq mi
$77,760
Median Income
$642,400
Median Home Value
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Auburn covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 1917 people per square mile.
About Auburn, CA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Auburn: a median age of 47.0, older than the national median. With 13,758 residents, Auburn is a city in California.
The typical household here earns about $77,760, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.9%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $642,400, with typical rent around $1,432.
Roughly 38.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. A solid 16.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Auburn — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Auburn city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Auburn city had a population of 13,345 in 2010 and 13,780 in 2024, a 3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,195 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.23%.
13,780
Population (2024)
13,345
Population (2010)
14,195
Peak (2019)
0.23%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,345 |
| 2011 | 13,523 |
| 2012 | 13,611 |
| 2013 | 13,818 |
| 2014 | 13,878 |
| 2015 | 13,868 |
| 2016 | 13,919 |
| 2017 | 13,971 |
| 2018 | 14,078 |
| 2019 | 14,195 |
| 2020 | 13,794 |
| 2021 | 13,826 |
| 2022 | 13,751 |
| 2023 | 13,703 |
| 2024 | 13,780 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,760
Median Household Income
$52,314
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$642,400
Median Home Value
$1,432
Median Rent
60.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.6%
High School+
38.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
68.6%
Public Transit
16.4%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.4%
Foreign Born
86.7%
Non-English at Home
7.8%
Veterans
12.5%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Construction | 9.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Information | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Auburn, California has a population of 13,758 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 421st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Auburn, California is $77,760, with 7.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Auburn, California is $642,400, with median monthly rent at $1,432 and a homeownership rate of 60.2%.
The median age in Auburn, California is 47.0 years. The population is 46.8% male and 53.2% female.
The population has grown 3.3% since 2010 (13,345 → 13,780).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.