Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

125,044

3.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

0.833% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.14%

0.0842% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$79,477

4.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$386,100

8.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,188

3.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA had a population of 125k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $79,477. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA grew from 120,467 to 125,044, a 3.8% increase and its median household income grew from $75,929 to $79,477, a 4.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.03%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.82%).

31.4% of the households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA 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.

88.7% of the residents in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in King County (Southwest)--Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are Green River College (2,748 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was $386,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA borders Tacoma (Port) & Bonney Lake (Northwest) Cities PUMA, WA, Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, Kent City PUMA, WA, and Maple Valley, Covington & Enumclaw Cities PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA is home to a population of 125k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.8% of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (28.5k people).

In 2021, there were 4.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.5k people) in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are Spanish (13,420 households), Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (3,205 households), and Russian (3,170 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,253

Women

49%

63,821

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,074 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

88.7%

2021 Citizenship

89.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.7% of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
64.5k ± 2.28k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.9k ± 1.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.85k ± 1.54k

16.7%

Hispanic Population

20.9k people

16.7% of the people in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are hispanic (20.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,641 ± 1,947 people
Ukraine
3,552 ± 1,442 people
Philippines
2,262 ± 1,157 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 6,641 Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA residents, followed by Ukraine with 3,552 and Philippines with 2,262.

Foreign-Born Population

22.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

28.5k people

21.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

As of 2021, 22.8% of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA residents (28.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was 21.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,420 households (11.5%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
3,205 households (2.74%)
Russian
3,170 households (2.71%)

31.4% of the households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was Spanish. 11.5% of the households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,244 ± 332
Gulf War (2001-)
1,816 ± 453
Gulf War (1990s)
1,095 ± 271

Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA employs 58.2k people. The largest industries in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are Construction (5,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,992 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,890 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($148,869), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($117,421), and Computer Systems Design ($109,519).

Males in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,643. The income inequality in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,162

Women

46.4%

30,223

Men

53.6%

The workforce of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA in 2020 was 56,385 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

58.2k

2021 Value

3.2%

1 Year growth

± 3.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.2%, from 56.4k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, are Customer service representatives (1,906 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,703 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,604 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.2k

2021 Value

3.2%

1 Year growth

± 3.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.2%, from 56.4k employees to 58.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, are Construction (5,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,992 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,890 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,781

Median earning men ± $2,204

$34,450

Median earning women ± $1,470

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($110,521), Public Administration ($82,933), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,453).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,875), Manufacturing ($50,174), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,218).

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 Washington. 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 Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

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 Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 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 Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA awarded 2,748 degrees. The student population of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,165 male students and 3,394 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are White (1,203 and 49.2%), followed by Asian (339 and 13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (284 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (264 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Green River College (2,748 and 100%).

The most popular majors in King County (Southwest)--Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (992 and 36.1%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (121 and 4.4%), and General Business (112 and 4.08%).

The median tuition cost in King County (Southwest)--Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,826 for in-state students and $4,288 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,559 students enrolled in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, 48.3% men and 51.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,474 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Sciences
97 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
992 degrees awarded
General Business
112 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in King County (Southwest)--Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was Physical Sciences with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in King County (Southwest)--Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Green River College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,748 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Green River College with 2,748 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, which is 0.937 times less than the 1,419 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 1,203 degrees mean that there were 3.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 339 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,826) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($506) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.939% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.7k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was $386,100 in 2021, which is 1.58 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $354,400 to $386,100, a 8.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA is $79,477. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$386,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,905

$27,444

Median Property Taxes

±$1,200

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 City & Lakeland PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2021

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.2% of the housing units in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,477

Median Household Income

± $3,318

43.4k

Number of Households

± 1,715

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.4k households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA grew to $79,477 from the previous year's value of $75,929.

The following chart displays the households in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA 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.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.795% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (7.97%)

In 2021, 71.4% of workers in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (7.97%).

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.

Commute Time

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA (11.3k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 9.37% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.948% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.79%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

9.37%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.948%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA grew by 0.646% from 7.74% to 7.79%.

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