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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aurora

Iowa · 194 residents · 0.529 sq mi
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Aurora has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

194
−3%since 1990
from 200 in 1990
1990 – 2025
367 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 378 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+17%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1381651912172441990201020202024Aurora
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,750
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,254
+79%since 1990
from $9,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
87.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
12.8% rent
1.1
+19%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(26)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−33%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Iowa?

Aurora, Iowa has about 194 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Iowa?

The typical household in Aurora, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Iowa expensive?

In Aurora, Iowa, the median home is worth about $42,200, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Iowa?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Iowa?

About 19.5% of people in Aurora, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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