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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aurora

Oregon · 655 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $183,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

655
+12%since 1990
from 584 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,353 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,207 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5147259371K1K1990201020202024Aurora
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,938
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,839
+104%since 1990
from $12,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,000
+117%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$810
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
15.2% rent
3.3
+58%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score8.2%(48)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(595)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(41)
Asian0.9%(6)
Diversity Score18.1%(119)
18
+122%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.8%
+23.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Oregon?

Aurora, Oregon has about 655 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Oregon?

The typical household in Aurora, Oregon earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Oregon expensive?

In Aurora, Oregon, the median home is worth about $183,000, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Oregon?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Oregon?

About 1.6% of people in Aurora, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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