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Aurora

Ohio · 15,548 residents · 22.914 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $260,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% 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
15,548
+15%since 2000
from 13,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,552
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,998 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,406
+17%since 2000
from $35,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,285
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(14,451)
Black3%(466)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(203)
Asian1.9%(290)
Other2.4%(366)
Diversity Score19.9%(3,091)
Diversity Score
20
+105%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Ohio?

Aurora, Ohio has about 15,548 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Ohio?

The typical household in Aurora, Ohio earns about $79,552 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 $260,100, and the typical rent is about $1,285 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Ohio?

About 45.5% 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 5.1% 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 6,356 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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