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Aurora

West Virginia · 201 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 $36,111. Population has fallen 37% since 2011, a loss of 118 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,400. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
201
−37%vs 2011
vs 319 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
−37%vs 2011
vs 151 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+14%vs 2011
vs 37.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
140195250305360201020202024Aurora
2024284
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,111
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,357 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,564
−3%vs 2011
vs $17,149 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
+61%vs 2011
vs 0.181 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−55.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+122%vs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
84.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
Female
32.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.9%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora, West Virginia?

Aurora, West Virginia has about 201 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aurora, West Virginia earns about $36,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora, West Virginia expensive?

In Aurora, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,400.

How educated are people in Aurora, West Virginia?

About 6.1% 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 0.0% 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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