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Aurora

North Carolina · 455 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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Aurora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,026. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
−22%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+11%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4265135996857721990201020202024Aurora
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,026
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,710
+56%since 2000
from $13,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(296)
Black47.2%(275)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(374)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(219)
Black47.9%(218)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(21)
Diversity Score68.9%(313)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, North Carolina?

Aurora, North Carolina has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aurora, North Carolina earns about $38,026 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, North Carolina?

About 5.5% 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 34.2% 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 218 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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