Nestled between Seattle and the majestic Cascade Mountains, Auburn, Washington, is home to industry giants like Boeing and Orion. This thriving city boasts one of the state's busiest municipal airports and easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offering a gateway to the skies. Situated on the east shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington, Auburn provides residents and visitors with stunning views of Mount Rainier, adding to its allure as a regional center for innovation and natural beauty.
As of 2024 the population of Auburn is 90,999. The population is expected to grow to 92,497 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.33%.
The median age of Auburn residents is 37.
The diversity index of Auburn is 80.0, meaning that there is a 80% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Auburn is $122,336 and projected to be $148,276 in 2029. Per capita income is $42,791, projected to be $51,291 in 2029. 5.22% of households – 4,750 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,198,125 and the average disposable income is $92,847.
There are 32,830 housing units in Auburn; 19,025 are owner-occupied, 12,791 are rented, and 1,014 are vacant. The average home value is $615,095, with 4,326 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,171 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,712 businesses in Auburn, employing 43,139 workers and pulling from a labor force of 43,215 age 16 and above. 8,012 workers commute into Auburn from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
35,086 residents both live and work in/around Auburn. The average travel time is 31.6 minutes. 1.46% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 30,935 drive alone, 4,801 carpool, and 1,850 take public transportation. 1,053 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,548 residents work from home.
17,392 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 6,804 have associates degrees, 12,280 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,643 hold a graduate or professional degree.
