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
| White | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 27.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.