CensusEasy
CITY

Aurora

North Carolina · 454 residents (2025 est.) · 0.928 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Aurora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,131. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,300. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−4%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−1%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:454 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4265135996857721990201020202024Aurora
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,131
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,643
+56%since 2000
from $13,252 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−1%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
RELATED:See current rent listings in Aurora on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(296)
Black47.2%(275)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(374)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(305)
Black35.9%(201)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(54)
Diversity Score70.7%(396)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
10.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Aurora

Schall Circle
Pop 467
Greensboro
Pop 468
Yeehaw Junction
Pop 440
Cadwell
Pop 392
Places similar to Aurora
Head to head

Compare Aurora to nearby cities

AURORA VS
New Bern
Income$61,031+32%
Home value$240,100+175%
Population34,724+7548%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Washington
Income$40,186−13%
Home value$206,800+137%
Population9,910+2083%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Havelock
Income$58,408+27%
Home value$207,700+138%
Population17,430+3739%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Winterville
Income$83,193+80%
Home value$245,100+181%
Population10,973+2317%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, North Carolina?

Aurora, North Carolina has about 560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aurora, North Carolina earns about $46,131 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, North Carolina expensive?

In Aurora, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, North Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, North Carolina?

About 26.2% of people in Aurora, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Aurora with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →