Demographics & People — Auburn, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 85,455 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~86,200 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 30,651 |
| Family Households | 21,337 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5938 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45,584 |
| Black or African American | 6,419 |
| Asian | 10,030 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,075 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 35,225 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,839 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 16,253 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,391 |
| German | 8,966 |
| English | 7,537 |
| Irish | 6,140 |
| Norwegian | 3,292 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,614 |
| European | 2,194 |
Language
| English Only | 53,867 |
| Spanish | 10,743 |
| Population 5+ | 79,735 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,274 |
| Population 18+ | 64,267 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Auburn, Washington.