Auburn, Alabama
Auburn: The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
About
Auburn is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 53,380. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 68,343 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Auburn
| Population | 68,343 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 36800–36899 |
| Phone Area Codes | 334 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.74% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.26% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.6099,-85.4808 |
| Altitude | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 18:04:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 21.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Auburn is located at 32°36'35"N 85°28'51"W (32.6098600, -85.4807800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Auburn increased by 21.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,380 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,950 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,149 | 3.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 58,816 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,372 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,754 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 62,773 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,927 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,495 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,259 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 68,343 | 3.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 66,259 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 53,439 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 24.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 76,143 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 53,380 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 71.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,283 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
Auburn zip code is 36830.
County name: Lee, County
fips: 01081
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $266,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,628 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $447 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $884 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,500 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 163,291 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 105,260 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 779,371 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,695 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,510 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,659 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,756 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,332 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 934 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,503 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,999 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 919.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 58.07 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $266,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,628 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $447 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $884 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 23,500 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 163,291 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 105,260 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 779,371 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,695 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,510 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,659 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,756 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,332 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 934 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,503 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,999 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 919.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 58.07 |
Best Things to Do in Auburn
1Chewacla State Park
Rating: 4.7 (1403)
124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830, United States View details
Phone: +13348875621 | Website available
2Kiesel Park
Rating: 4.7 (583)
520 Chadwick Ln, Auburn, AL 36832, United States View details
Phone: +13345012930 | Website available
3Town Creek Park
Rating: 4.7 (478)
1150 S Gay St, Auburn, AL 36832, United States View details
Phone: +13345012930 | Website available
4Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Rating: 4.8 (323)
Auburn, AL 36830, United States View details
Phone: +13348445770 | Website available
5Jule Collins Smith Museum
Rating: 4.6 (301)
901 S College St, Auburn, AL 36849, United States View details
Phone: +13348441484 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Auburn
1Auburn City Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
144 Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL 36830 View details
Phone: +13345017260
People born in Auburn (27)
People born in Auburn, including doctor Frederick Chapman Robbins, historian Lily Ross Taylor, basketball player Aubrey Reese, .
More notable people
- Robert Gibbs (28th White House Press Secretary) he was born in 29/03/1971
- Mitch Holleman (American actor) he was born in 13/09/1994
- DeMarcus Ware (American football player) he was born in 31/07/1982
- Leonidas Warren Payne, Jr. (American linguist) he was born in 12/07/1873
- Tony Easley (American basketball player) he was born in 15/07/1987
- Paul McDonald (American musician) he was born in 24/08/1984
- Brandon Boudreaux (Canadian football player) he was born in 26/06/1989
- Charles B. Glenn (American educator) he was born in 01/12/1871
- Frank Butner Clay (United States general) he was born in 26/02/1921
- John E. Pitts, Jr. (United States general) he was born in 07/11/1924
- Marcus Washington (American football player) he was born in 17/10/1977
- Rosemary Glyde (American musician) she was born in 15/09/1948
- Joe Whitt, Jr. (American football coach) he was born in 19/07/1978
- David Foster Estes (New England clergyman) he was born in 18/10/1851
- Rip Major (American gridiron football player)
- Allen Hinds (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Charles Jacobs he was born in 13/05/1970
- Cody Core (American Football Player) he was born in 17/04/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Auburn, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100858 | Auburn University | Auburn (AL) | 36849 |
| 102377 | Tuskegee University | Tuskegee (AL) | 36088-1920 |
| 138868 | Point University | West Point (GA) | 31833 |
| 101028 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City (AL) | 36869 |
| 139357 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus (GA) | 31904-6572 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Auburn, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Auburn.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Post Office | Auburn (AL) | 36830 |
| Loachapoka Post Office | Loachapoka (AL) | 36865 |
| Opelika Post Office | Opelika (AL) | 36801 |
| Waverly Post Office | Waverly (AL) | 36879 |
| Notasulga Post Office | Notasulga (AL) | 36866 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Opelika | 31,135 | City in Alabama |
| Smiths Station | 5,804 | Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States |
| Loachapoka | 184 | Town |
| Aubrey | 170 | Town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Auburn distances to largest Alabama cities
- Birmingham
- Huntsville
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Dothan
- Decatur
- Madison
- Florence
- Prattville
- Phenix City
- East Florence
- Gadsden
- Vestavia Hills
- Alabaster
- Opelika
- Enterprise
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