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East Aurora

New York · 5,949 residents (2025 est.) · 2.511 sq mi
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East Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,949. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $364,100. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,993
−10%since 2000
from 6,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,387 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+26%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,949 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024East Aurora
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,949
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,429
+152%since 2000
from $22,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−1%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(6,552)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(46)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(5,664)
Black0.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(175)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1.4%(86)
Diversity Score13.2%(791)
Diversity Score
13
+311%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Aurora, New York?

East Aurora, New York has about 5,993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Aurora, New York earns about $103,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Aurora, New York expensive?

In East Aurora, New York, the median home is worth about $364,100, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.

How educated are people in East Aurora, New York?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Aurora, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Aurora, New York?

About 3.0% of people in East Aurora, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Aurora, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Aurora, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 654 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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