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East Aurora

New York · 6,236 residents · 2.511 sq mi
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East Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,894. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,236
−7%since 2000
from 6,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,483 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024East Aurora
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,894
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,619
+52%since 2000
from $22,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,050)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0.2%(13)
Diversity Score5.5%(345)
Diversity Score
6
+72%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Aurora, New York?

East Aurora, New York has about 6,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Aurora, New York earns about $62,894 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 $165,000, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in East Aurora, New York?

About 49.7% 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 411 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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