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Aurora

Utah · 1,062 residents (2025 est.) · 0.926 sq mi
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Aurora is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $297,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
949
Unchangedsince 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,025 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+28%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,062 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7328259171K1K1990201020202024Aurora
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,701
+143%since 2000
from $15,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−10%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+53%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(922)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(914)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(26)
Diversity Score8.9%(85)
Diversity Score
9
+80%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Utah?

Aurora, Utah has about 949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Utah?

The typical household in Aurora, Utah earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, Utah expensive?

In Aurora, Utah, the median home is worth about $297,200, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Utah?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, Utah?

About 4.6% of people in Aurora, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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