All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Gender
In Auburn, the population consists of 43,123 males (50.55%) and 42,183 females (49.45%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Auburn, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,494 for males and $41,489 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $66,923 for males and $60,921 for females.
- In Auburn, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,494 for males and $41,489 for females.
- In Auburn, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $66,923, while females earned $60,921, resulting in a 9% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 91 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Auburn.

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Race
In Auburn, the population is predominantly White, constituting 57.70% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $94,097.
- In Auburn, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $123,428. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Auburn, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Auburn, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $23,329(32.97%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $70,768 in 2012 and $94,097 in 2022.
- In Auburn, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $21,315(53.84%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $39,586 in 2012 and $60,901 in 2022.

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Year by year
Auburn, WA median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Auburn increased by $12,153 (16.49%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 9 years and declined for 2 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2017 to 2018, when the median household income increased by 3,477 (from $77,126 to $80,603). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2011 to 2012, when the median household income decreased by 4,525 (from $74,109 to $69,584).
- It then further increased to $116,759 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.3724, it is evident that income distribution in Auburn, WA exihibits characterstics of moderate equality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $110,181. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $58,385.

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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)