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Aurora

West Virginia · 284 residents · 2.108 sq mi
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Aurora has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,444. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−7%since 2023
from 304 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 144 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+2%since 2023
from 37.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
140195250305360201020202024Aurora
2024284
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,444
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,296 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,886
−1%since 2023
from $25,238 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−6%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
51.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, West Virginia?

Aurora, West Virginia has about 284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aurora, West Virginia?

The typical household in Aurora, West Virginia earns about $55,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Aurora, West Virginia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora, West Virginia?

About 22.9% of people in Aurora, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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