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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aurora

Kansas · 79 residents · 0.101 sq mi
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Aurora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 24 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $12,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−23%since 1990
from 103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 1,020 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+13%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
174164871111990201020202024Aurora
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,213
+106%since 1990
from $11,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$12,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$225
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
15.2% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−11%since 1990
from 0.5 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+19.6 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+51%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Kansas?

Aurora, Kansas has about 79 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Kansas?

The typical household in Aurora, Kansas earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Kansas expensive?

In Aurora, Kansas, the median home is worth about $12,700, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Kansas?

About 3.8% 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 9.0% 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 24 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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