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Aurora

Oregon · 918 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,784. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $280,600. Households here earn about 58% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
918
+40%since 2000
from 655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,897 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−3%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5147259371K1K1990201020202024Aurora
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,784
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,212
+34%since 2000
from $24,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $810 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+10%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(595)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(41)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(785)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(100)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.8%(35)
Diversity Score34%(312)
Diversity Score
34
+88%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Oregon?

Aurora, Oregon has about 918 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Oregon?

The typical household in Aurora, Oregon earns about $77,784 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 $280,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Oregon?

About 32.3% 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 9.3% 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 334 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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