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Aurora

New York · 607 residents · 0.919 sq mi
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Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,700. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
−16%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5337559771K1K1990201020202024Aurora
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,273
+27%since 2000
from $17,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+64%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(469)
Black9.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(52)
Asian2.1%(13)
Other4%(24)
Diversity Score50.3%(305)
Diversity Score
50
+202%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−27%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
23.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, New York?

Aurora, New York has about 607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aurora, New York earns about $83,000 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 $241,700, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, New York?

About 60.1% 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 0.5% of people in Aurora, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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