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Aurora

Ohio · 17,239 residents · 22.914 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,438. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $290,100. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 95% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,239
+27%since 2000
from 13,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+16%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024Aurora
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,363
+50%since 2000
from $35,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,449
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,027 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(15,029)
Black3.1%(528)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(392)
Asian3.9%(675)
Other2.7%(458)
Diversity Score27.8%(4,786)
Diversity Score
28
+186%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Ohio?

Aurora, Ohio has about 17,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Ohio?

The typical household in Aurora, Ohio earns about $113,438 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 $290,100, and the typical rent is about $1,449 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Ohio?

About 56.9% 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 3.7% 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 8,047 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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