Population 5,276 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Auburn
Household size in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.60 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Auburn is a place of big households: 3.05 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.95 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 68 New Hampshire cities with 5,000+ people, only three have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 40.4 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.8 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.9 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Auburn skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Auburn (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Boston area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Auburn
Renters in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 36.8% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 38.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 38.4% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Auburn is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 7.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Auburn than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Boston area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1958 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Auburn is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,222 | $1,171 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $1,251 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,952 | $1,537 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,823 | $2,051 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$601 | +$881 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Auburn pays $1,823 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Boston area as a whole ($2,051). Rents are up $601 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Auburn
Bachelor's degrees in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 42.2% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 44.1% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 48.2% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 51.9% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.0 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Auburn is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The Boston area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 22.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 89.8% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.6% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.5% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.8% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Auburn: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Hampshire cities, though, Auburn has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Auburn
| Period | Auburn | Boston area | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Auburn has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Auburn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 3.05 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 1985 | $1,823 | 54.6% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Severance | 3.26 | 48.6 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 1977 | $2,187 | 54.9% | 89.9% | 0.2% |
| Candia | 2.88 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 1.8% | 1977 | $1,276 | 30.9% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| North Londonderry | 2.65 | 39.8 | 23.6% | 25.2% | 5.7% | 2005 | $1,207 | 41.8% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| Candia Four Corners | 3.01 | 41.1 | 14.1% | 21.9% | 0.7% | 1957 | $1,213 | 27.6% | 87.7% | 5.3% |
| Chester | 2.84 | 46.6 | 6.1% | 3.7% | 7.1% | 1991 | $1,677 | 40.1% | 97.9% | 3.0% |
| Manchester | 2.34 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 51.0% | 7.2% | 1963 | $1,639 | 33.5% | 89.6% | 2.9% |
| Hooksett | 2.55 | 40.2 | 6.2% | 22.8% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,671 | 40.0% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Leavitts Hill | 2.59 | 47.3 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1987 | $1,278 | 21.9% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Derry | 2.71 | 40.6 | 11.7% | 30.2% | 9.7% | 1982 | $1,715 | 37.3% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Raymond | 2.57 | 45.6 | 5.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 1983 | $1,491 | 27.3% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Auburn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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