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Aurora

Kansas · 53 residents (2025 est.) · 0.101 sq mi
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Aurora has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,125. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25
−68%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+61%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
174164871111990201020202024Aurora
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,808
+56%since 2000
from $24,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.209
−56%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.0%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Kansas?

Aurora, Kansas has about 25 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Kansas?

The typical household in Aurora, Kansas earns about $78,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Aurora, Kansas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Aurora, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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