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Aurora

Colorado · 386,261 residents · 163.009 sq mi
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Aurora has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,723. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386,261
+40%since 2000
from 276,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,370 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+10%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
205K257K308K360K412K1990201020202024Aurora
2024394K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,723
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,993
+52%since 2000
from $21,095 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,401
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+58%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(163,599)
Black13%(36,008)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(54,764)
Asian4.3%(11,892)
Other0%
Diversity Score70%(193,439)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(160,950)
Black15.3%(59,232)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(116,902)
Asian6.3%(24,480)
Other4.6%(17,661)
Diversity Score86.8%(335,134)
Diversity Score
87
+24%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Aurora

Aurora HighlandsAurora HillsAurora Knolls - Hutchinson HeightsCarriage PlaceCity CenterCity Center NorthDayton TriangleDelmar ParkwayExpo ParkJewell Heights - Hoffman HeightsMeadow HillsMeadow WoodMission ViejoNorth AuroraVillage EastNeighborhoods in Aurora
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Colorado?

Aurora, Colorado has about 386,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Colorado?

The typical household in Aurora, Colorado earns about $67,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Colorado expensive?

In Aurora, Colorado, the median home is worth about $322,200, and the typical rent is about $1,401 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Colorado?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Colorado?

About 10.5% of people in Aurora, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164,151 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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