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North Aurora

Illinois · 18,261 residents · 7.578 sq mi
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North Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,315. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $257,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,261
+73%since 2000
from 10,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,410 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+24%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024North Aurora
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,315
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,557 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,697
+59%since 2000
from $25,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(12,191)
Black5.5%(1,010)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(3,506)
Asian5%(910)
Other1.4%(261)
Diversity Score61.3%(11,198)
Diversity Score
61
+66%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Aurora, Illinois?

North Aurora, Illinois has about 18,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Aurora, Illinois earns about $90,315 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 $257,700, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in North Aurora, Illinois?

About 40.0% 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 4.7% 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 12,321 residents, a change of about 207 percent over that period.

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