Auburn, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
76,644
0.408% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
43.3
0.231% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.5%
9.37% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$59,602
2.79% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$138,200
4.94% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
34,816
2.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Auburn, NY had a population of 76.6k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $59,602. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Auburn, NY declined from 76,958 to 76,644, a −0.408% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,985 to $59,602, a 2.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Auburn, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), White (Hispanic) (1.29%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.869%).

None of the households in Auburn, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Auburn, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Auburn, NY are Cayuga County Community College (346 degrees awarded in 2021), Wells College (81 degrees), and Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Auburn, NY was $138,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Auburn, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Auburn, NY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Auburn, NY is home to a population of 76.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.1% of Auburn, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.61k people).

In 2021, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.1k people) in Auburn, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2021 Citizenship
99%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Auburn, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Auburn, NY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Auburn, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    68.1k ± 250
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.96k ± 382
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.42k ± 460
3.09%
Hispanic Population
2.37k people

In 2021, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.1k people) in Auburn, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.09% of the people in Auburn, NY are hispanic (2.37k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Auburn, NY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    512,419 ± 17,349 people
  2. China
    414,157 ± 15,637 people
  3. Jamaica
    233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.61k people
1.91%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.47k people

As of 2021, 2.1% of Auburn, NY residents (1.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Auburn, NY was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,718 ± 201
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    816 ± 196
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    607 ± 165

Auburn, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Auburn, NY employs 34.8k people. The largest industries in Auburn, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,732 people), Manufacturing (4,395 people), and Educational Services (4,104 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,077), Public Administration ($60,167), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,367).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

34.8k
2021 Value
± 1,083
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 4.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn, NY declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 35.8k employees to 34.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Auburn, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,859 people), Management Occupations (3,466 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,884 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Auburn, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

34.8k
2021 Value
± 1,083
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 4.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn, NY declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 35.8k employees to 34.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Auburn, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,732 people), Manufacturing (4,395 people), and Educational Services (4,104 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Auburn, NY, though some of these residents may live in Auburn, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,195
Median earning men ± $2,188
$32,806
Median earning women ± $1,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,208), Public Administration ($65,819), and Manufacturing ($63,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,833), Manufacturing ($44,754), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,672).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 644
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 347
    Manufacturing
  3. 295
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $602k
    Manufacturing
  2. $355k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $106k
    Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $158B
  2. $72.3B
  3. $71.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B
2020 Value in New York
$1.62T
Projected 2050 Value in New York
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $65.9B
  2. $49.6B
  3. $30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Auburn, NY awarded 452 degrees. The student population of Auburn, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 769 male students and 1,294 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Auburn, NY are White (371 and 83%), followed by Unknown (25 and 5.59%), Black or African American (23 and 5.15%), and Hispanic or Latino (18 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Auburn, NY by number of degrees awarded are Cayuga County Community College (346 and 76.5%), Wells College (81 and 17.9%), and Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (25 and 5.53%).

The most popular majors in Auburn, NY are Humanistic Studies (120 and 26.5%), General Business Administration & Management (60 and 13.3%), and Registered Nursing (33 and 7.3%).

The median tuition cost in Auburn, NY for private four year colleges is $30,950.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Auburn, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.58%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,063 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,063 students enrolled in Auburn, NY, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,507 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 120 degree-majors awarded
  2. 50 degree-majors awarded
  3. 33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Auburn, NY was Humanistic Studies with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Auburn, NY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 346 degrees awarded
  2. 81 degrees awarded
  3. 25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cayuga County Community College with 346 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Auburn, NY, which is 0.482 times less than the 305 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 371 degrees mean that there were 14.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 25 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Auburn, NY was $138,200 in 2021, which is 0.564 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $131,700 to $138,200, a 4.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Auburn, NY is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Auburn, NY have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Auburn, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Auburn, NY is $59,602. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Auburn, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

Property

$138,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,023
$21,571
Median Property Taxes
±$729

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Auburn, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Auburn, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

70.5%
Homeownership
2021
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in Auburn, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Auburn, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Auburn, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

The following map shows all of the counties in Auburn, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,602
Median Household Income
± $3,084
30.6k
Number of Households
± 1,077

In 2021, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Auburn, NY grew to $59,602 from the previous year's value of $57,985.

The following chart displays the households in Auburn, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Auburn, NY is from New York.
0.493
2021 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.9%)
  2. Carpooled (6.11%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.61%)

In 2021, 81.9% of workers in Auburn, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.11%) and those who worked at home (5.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Auburn, NY have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Auburn, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Auburn, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Auburn, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Auburn, NY (9.71k out of 72k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Auburn, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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95.8% of the population of Auburn, NY has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

4.19%
Uninsured
47.5%
Employer Coverage
20.6%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.71%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Auburn, NY declined by 3.71% from 4.35% to 4.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Auburn, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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