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Population Review

Census ACS · #239 MSA

Auburn Metro Area

The Auburn-Opelika, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has 196,614 residents. The median household income is $58,991 and the median home value is $224,600.

196,614

Population

162

People / sq mi

$58,991

Median Income

$224,600

Median Home Value

The Auburn CBSA covers 1,216 sq mi of land at 161.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White62.9%
Black or African American27.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$58,991

Median Household Income

$33,549

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Auburn metro's price level is 87.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,991 has the buying power of $67,086 in average-priced US metros.

87.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$67,086

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$58,991

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$224,600

Median Home Value

$974

Median Rent

65.6%

Homeownership

Education

90.7%

High School+

39.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

8.2%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

38.7%

Foreign Born

Auburn spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Auburn-Opelika, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 196,614 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #239 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Auburn metro area is $58,991, with a per capita income of $33,549.

The Auburn-Opelika, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.

Data for the Auburn-Opelika, Al CBSA (12220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.