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Aurora

Texas · 1,390 residents · 3.723 sq mi
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Aurora is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,700. Households here earn about 44% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
+63%since 2000
from 853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4928381K2K2K1990201020202024Aurora
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,083
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,557
+119%since 2000
from $14,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,700
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(785)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(94)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(951)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(326)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other14.8%(205)
Diversity Score66.6%(926)
Diversity Score
67
+502%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Texas?

Aurora, Texas has about 1,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Texas?

The typical household in Aurora, Texas earns about $92,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Texas expensive?

In Aurora, Texas, the median home is worth about $267,700, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Texas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Texas?

About 8.8% of people in Aurora, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 783 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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

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