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Aurora

Utah · 984 residents · 0.926 sq mi
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Aurora has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
984
+4%since 2000
from 947 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+26%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7328259171K1K1990201020202024Aurora
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,607
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,886
+107%since 2000
from $15,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(943)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(62)
Diversity Score
6
+27%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, Utah?

Aurora, Utah has about 984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, Utah?

The typical household in Aurora, Utah earns about $66,607 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora, Utah?

About 19.6% 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 7.0% 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 63 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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