CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Aurora

New York · 724 residents · 0.919 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Auburn micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,900. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+1%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.3
−1%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337559771K1K1990201020202024Aurora
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,947
−32%since 2000
from $17,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Aurora on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(652)
Black1.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian3.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(632)
Black3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(41)
Asian1.8%(13)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score26.3%(190)
Diversity Score
26
+58%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−15%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
60.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−57.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
61.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Aurora

Brooker
Pop 339
Homeland
Pop 363
Harold
Pop 368
Day
Pop 347
Places similar to Aurora
Head to head

Compare Aurora to nearby cities

AURORA VS
Auburn
Income$51,052−21%
Home value$152,800−22%
Population25,947+7787%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Geneva
Income$79,435+23%
Home value$165,500−16%
Population12,552+3715%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Ithaca
Income$48,784−24%
Home value$342,700+74%
Population33,632+10122%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
AURORA VS
Newark
Income$60,006−7%
Home value$132,600−33%
Population8,919+2611%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, New York?

Aurora, New York has about 724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, New York?

The typical household in Aurora, New York earns about $64,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, New York expensive?

In Aurora, New York, the median home is worth about $196,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, New York?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, New York?

About 0.4% of people in Aurora, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
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 →