CITY · 2020 ACS
Aurora
West Virginia · 200 residents · 2.108 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024284
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(12)
5 to 913.5%(27)
10 to 141.5%(3)
15 to 191.5%(3)
20 to 244%(8)
25 to 349.5%(19)
35 to 4412%(24)
45 to 545%(10)
55 to 6418%(36)
65 to 7420%(40)
75 to 847.5%(15)
85 and over1.5%(3)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
Information11.6%
Finance & insurance11.6%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.1%(36)
Married49.6%(66)
Widowed23.3%(31)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(18)
Married66.7%(70)
Widowed16.2%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Aurora, West Virginia?
Aurora, West Virginia has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Aurora, West Virginia?
About 32.2% 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 9.5% of people in Aurora, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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