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Aurora

Iowa · 169 residents · 0.529 sq mi
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Aurora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−13%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381651912172441990201020202024Aurora
2024214
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,844
+34%since 2000
from $16,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+71%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score16.4%(28)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Iowa?

Aurora, Iowa has about 169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Iowa?

The typical household in Aurora, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Iowa?

About 19.6% 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 16.6% 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 31 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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