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North Aurora

Illinois · 19,406 residents (2025 est.) · 7.578 sq mi
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North Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,305. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,696
+77%since 2000
from 10,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,467 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+23%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,406 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024North Aurora
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,305
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,557 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,904
+95%since 2000
from $25,552 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+10%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,504
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(8,671)
Black4.4%(464)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,025)
Asian2.5%(269)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.1%(3,922)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(12,497)
Black8.3%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(3,840)
Asian1.9%(358)
Other2.4%(441)
Diversity Score62.9%(11,758)
Diversity Score
63
+70%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Aurora, Illinois?

North Aurora, Illinois has about 18,696 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Aurora, Illinois?

The typical household in North Aurora, Illinois earns about $114,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Aurora, Illinois expensive?

In North Aurora, Illinois, the median home is worth about $342,100, and the typical rent is about $1,504 a month.

How educated are people in North Aurora, Illinois?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Aurora, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Aurora, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in North Aurora, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Aurora, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North Aurora, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,756 residents, a change of about 215 percent over that period.

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