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Aurora

Ohio · 18,014 residents (2025 est.) · 22.914 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,886. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $387,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,581
+30%since 2000
from 13,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+18%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,014 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024Aurora
202418K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,886
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,998 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,189
+86%since 2000
from $35,537 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−3%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,799
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+11%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(12,917)
Black2.1%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(78)
Asian1.2%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(1,315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(15,046)
Black3.9%(688)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(513)
Asian3.5%(624)
Other4%(710)
Diversity Score32.8%(5,765)
Diversity Score
33
+238%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Ohio?

Aurora, Ohio has about 17,581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Ohio?

The typical household in Aurora, Ohio earns about $127,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Ohio expensive?

In Aurora, Ohio, the median home is worth about $387,800, and the typical rent is about $1,799 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Ohio?

About 61.2% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Ohio?

About 3.4% of people in Aurora, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,389 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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