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East Aurora

New York · 5,998 residents · 2.511 sq mi
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East Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,393. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 52% 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 $250,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,998
−10%since 2000
from 6,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,389 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+13%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024East Aurora
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,393
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,947
+89%since 2000
from $22,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,702)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(89)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other1.5%(89)
Diversity Score9.2%(551)
Diversity Score
9
+186%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Aurora, New York?

East Aurora, New York has about 5,998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Aurora, New York earns about $76,393 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 $250,100, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in East Aurora, New York?

About 52.1% 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 3.6% 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 649 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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