Census ACS · #678 μSA
Auburn Metro Area
The Auburn, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has 43,584 residents. The median household income is $70,080 and the median home value is $177,900.
43,584
Population
120
People / sq mi
$70,080
Median Income
$177,900
Median Home Value
The Auburn CBSA covers 363 sq mi of land at 120.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$70,080
Median Household Income
$34,026
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$177,900
Median Home Value
$828
Median Rent
82.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.4%
Work From Home
20.8 min
Avg Commute
22.9%
Foreign Born
Auburn spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Auburn, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 43,584 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #678 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Auburn metro area is $70,080, with a per capita income of $34,026.
The Auburn, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Auburn, In CBSA (12140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Auburn: 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 43,584 residents, Auburn is a metro area in IN.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,080 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $177,900, with typical rent around $828.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Auburn, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.