Aurora, MN

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Aurora Overview

1,775
TOTAL POPULATION
908
MALE POPULATION
867
FEMALE POPULATION
104.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
54.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,052
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
568
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
38.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Aurora Zip Codes

Aurora Area Codes

Race in Aurora

The most populous races in Aurora are White / Caucasian (1,757 | 99.0%), Two or more Races (11 | 0.6%), and Native / Alaskan (7 | 0.4%).
Race in Aurora
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan70.4%
White / Caucasian1,75799.0%
Two or more Races110.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,775100.0%

Ancestry in Aurora

The most populous ancestries reported in Aurora are German (562 | 31.7%), Finnish (318 | 17.9%), Irish (174 | 9.8%), English (163 | 9.2%), and Scottish (150 | 8.5%), together accounting for 77.0% of all Aurora residents.
Ancestry in Aurora
Ancestry# Population% Population
American573.2%
Belgian110.6%
British40.2%
Celtic140.8%
Chippewa70.4%
Czech281.6%
Czechoslovakian50.3%
Danish211.2%
Dutch462.6%
English1639.2%
European40.2%
Finnish31817.9%
French563.2%
French Canadian40.2%
German56231.7%
Irish1749.8%
Italian905.1%
Northern European150.9%
Norwegian1247.0%
Pennsylvania German110.6%
Polish623.5%
Scandinavian90.5%
Scotch-Irish181.0%
Scottish1508.5%
Slavic60.3%
Slovene915.1%
Swedish985.5%
Swiss30.2%
Welsh60.3%
Yugoslavian231.3%
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Immigrants in Aurora

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aurora came from Europe (17 | 1.0%), Austria (9 | 0.5%), Western Europe (9 | 0.5%), Italy (8 | 0.4%), and Southern Europe (8 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Aurora residents.
Immigrants in Aurora
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Austria90.5%
Europe171.0%
Italy80.4%
Southern Europe80.4%
Western Europe90.5%
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Sex and Age in Aurora

Sex and Age in Aurora

The most populous age groups in Aurora are 60 to 64 Years (165 | 18.2%) for men and 85 Years and over (126 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (2.8%)34 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years46 (5.1%)81 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Years64 (7.0%)51 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years58 (6.4%)4 (0.5%)
20 to 24 Years7 (0.8%)29 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years16 (1.8%)24 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years77 (8.5%)52 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years45 (5.0%)25 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Years37 (4.1%)36 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years34 (3.7%)57 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years92 (10.1%)22 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years19 (2.1%)29 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years165 (18.2%)79 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years75 (8.3%)54 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years68 (7.5%)55 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years33 (3.6%)66 (7.6%)
80 to 84 Years30 (3.3%)43 (5.0%)
85 Years and over17 (1.9%)126 (14.5%)
Total908 (100.0%)867 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Aurora

Median Family Size in Aurora

The median family size in Aurora is 2.68 persons per family, with single female/mother families (55 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (92 | 23.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Aurora
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple249 (62.9%)2.56
Single Male/Father92 (23.2%)2.50
Single Female/Mother55 (13.9%)3.53
Total Families396 (100.0%)2.68

Median Household Size in Aurora

The median household size in Aurora is 1.88 persons per household, with single female/mother households (55 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.78 persons per household. non-family households (516 | 56.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Aurora
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple249 (27.3%)2.56
Single Male/Father92 (10.1%)3.39
Single Female/Mother55 (6.0%)3.78
Non-family516 (56.6%)1.09
Total Households912 (100.0%)1.88

Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora

Out of a total of 912 households in Aurora, 396 (43.4%) are family households, while 516 (56.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 213, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 492.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-492 (53.9%)
2-Person Households213 (23.4%)21 (2.3%)
3-Person Households78 (8.6%)3 (0.3%)
4-Person Households46 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households40 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total396 (43.4%)516 (56.6%)

Female Fertility in Aurora

Fertility by Age in Aurora

Average fertility rate in Aurora is 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Aurora
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)57.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Aurora

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (33.3%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (66.7%)121.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Aurora

Income Overview in Aurora

Per Capita Income in Aurora is $28,052, while median incomes of families and households are $58,750 and $39,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,775$28,052
Median Family Income396$58,750
Mean Family Income396$69,296
Median Household Income912$39,500
Mean Household Income912$52,996
Income Deficit396$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,77518.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,77581.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7750.44

Earnings by Sex in Aurora

Average Earnings in Aurora are $36,550, $40,588 for men and $33,036 for women, a difference of 18.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Aurora
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male344 (56.7%)$40,588
Female263 (43.3%)$33,036
Total607 (100.0%)$36,550

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora

The most common earnings brackets in Aurora are $100,000+ for men (44 | 12.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (32 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less17 (4.9%)7 (2.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (2.3%)6 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (1.7%)17 (6.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (2.9%)11 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (2.6%)18 (6.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (7.0%)11 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (3.8%)3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99938 (11.1%)30 (11.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (7.6%)18 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (4.9%)21 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99929 (8.4%)18 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (2.0%)19 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (0.9%)4 (1.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99940 (11.6%)32 (12.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (6.4%)14 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (9.0%)4 (1.5%)
$100,000+44 (12.8%)14 (5.3%)
Total344 (100.0%)263 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Average earnings in Aurora are $41,765 for men and $35,395 for women, a difference of 15.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,083. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,917, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,795.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,083$30,795
College or Associate's Degree$41,985$34,167
Bachelor's Degree$56,667$47,917
Graduate Degree$55,625$0
Total$41,765$35,395

Family Income in Aurora

Family Income Brackets in Aurora

According to the Aurora family income data, there are 87 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Aurora
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00051.3%
$10,000 to $14,999153.8%
$15,000 to $24,999246.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994711.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997919.9%
$50,000 to $74,9998722.0%
$75,000 to $99,9994110.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998321.0%
$150,000 to $199,999123.0%
$200,000+30.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora

4-person families (43 | 10.9%) account for the highest median family income in Aurora with $104,063 per family, while 2-person families (228 | 57.6%) have the highest median income of $29,166 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families228 (57.6%)$58,333
3-Person Families98 (24.7%)$59,000
4-Person Families43 (10.9%)$104,063
5-Person Families27 (6.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total396 (100.0%)$58,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora

The median family income in Aurora is $58,750, with families comprising 2 earners (101) having the highest median family income of $110,313, while families with no earners (116) have the lowest median family income of $40,833, accounting for 25.5% and 29.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116 (29.3%)$40,833
1 Earner162 (40.9%)$50,417
2 Earners101 (25.5%)$110,313
3+ Earners17 (4.3%)$108,750
Total396 (100.0%)$58,750

Household Income in Aurora

Household Income Brackets in Aurora

With 165 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Aurora, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Aurora
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000232.5%
$10,000 to $14,99915617.1%
$15,000 to $24,999717.8%
$25,000 to $34,99916518.1%
$35,000 to $49,99916317.9%
$50,000 to $74,99913715.0%
$75,000 to $99,999616.7%
$100,000 to $149,99910011.0%
$150,000 to $199,999222.4%
$200,000+141.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora

The median household income in Aurora is $39,500, with the highest median household income of $51,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 202 households (22.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (0.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years202 (22.2%)$51,000
45 to 64 Years331 (36.3%)$28,472
65+ Years375 (41.1%)$37,083
Total912 (100.0%)$39,500

Poverty in Aurora

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

With 19.3% poverty level for males and 21.1% for females among the residents of Aurora, 55 to 64 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 93 males (50.5%) and 31 females (57.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (32.4%)
5 Years4 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (39.5%)31 (57.4%)
12 to 14 Years6 (17.6%)13 (38.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (18.2%)7 (24.1%)
25 to 34 Years12 (12.9%)27 (35.5%)
35 to 44 Years13 (15.9%)3 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years14 (11.1%)34 (43.0%)
55 to 64 Years93 (50.5%)15 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.2%)28 (13.2%)
Total168 (19.3%)169 (21.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

According to the poverty statistics in Aurora, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)23 (67.6%)
5 Years10 (71.4%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (60.5%)23 (42.6%)
12 to 14 Years28 (82.4%)21 (61.8%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years18 (81.8%)22 (75.9%)
25 to 34 Years81 (87.1%)49 (64.5%)
35 to 44 Years69 (84.2%)58 (95.1%)
45 to 54 Years112 (88.9%)45 (57.0%)
55 to 64 Years91 (49.5%)87 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years136 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)
75 Years and over64 (92.7%)184 (86.8%)
Total703 (80.7%)630 (78.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aurora show that 3.2% or 8 of the total 249 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children179 (95.7%)8 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total241 (96.8%)8 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora

According to the poverty data in Aurora, 15.2% or 14 single-father households and 34.5% or 19 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (18.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (94.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (18.8%)3 (10.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (94.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (15.2%)19 (34.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aurora

The poverty data for Aurora shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 33 of the single-parent households (22.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (94.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (4.3%)5 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (15.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (94.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (3.2%)33 (22.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Aurora

Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora

Among the 523 employed individuals in Aurora, private company employees (314 | 60.0%), not-for-profit organizations (56 | 10.7%), and local government employees (47 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31460.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)224.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)407.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations5610.7%
Local Government Employees479.0%
State Government Employees132.5%
Federal Government Employees315.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total523100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Aurora

According to the labor force statistics for Aurora, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,465), 38.8% or 568 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 74.8% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Aurora
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years17 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years27 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years92 (71.3%)6 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years107 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years136 (66.3%)21 (15.4%)
55 to 59 Years30 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years77 (31.6%)12 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years48 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total568 (38.8%)39 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora

According to labor force statistics for Aurora, 58.0% of individuals (469) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (809) are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 39 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 105 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School16 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma169 (66.8%)31 (12.4%)
College / Associate Degree179 (59.1%)10 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher105 (89.7%)13 (11.4%)
Total469 (58.0%)67 (8.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Aurora

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aurora are Community & Social Service (41 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (32 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (30 | 5.7%), Education, Arts & Media (21 | 4.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (20 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Aurora

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aurora, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Business & Financial (75.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Business & Financial8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (39.0%)25 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Aurora are Healthcare Support (32 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (26 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (21 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (13 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Aurora

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Aurora, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), and Security & Protection (46.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (93.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (6.2%)30 (93.8%)
Security & Protection6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)24 (22.6%)82 (77.4%)
Total (Overall)287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aurora are Office & Administration (67 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (39 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Aurora

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (28.2%)28 (71.8%)
Office & Administration24 (35.8%)43 (64.2%)
Total (Category)35 (33.0%)71 (67.0%)
Total (Overall)287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aurora are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (31 | 5.9%), and Construction & Extraction (15 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Aurora

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aurora are Production (54 | 10.2%), Material Moving (44 | 8.3%), and Transportation (35 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Aurora

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Total (Category)126 (94.7%)7 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

Employment Industries in Aurora

The major employment industries in Aurora include Retail Trade (64 | 12.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (50 | 9.5%), Public Administration (44 | 8.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (41 | 7.7%), and Manufacturing (38 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Aurora

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

The Aurora industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (92.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Manufacturing35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Retail Trade55 (85.9%)9 (14.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing42 (84.0%)8 (16.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (33.3%)16 (66.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Educational Services6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (4.9%)39 (95.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Public Administration21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Total287 (54.2%)242 (45.8%)

Education in Aurora

School Enrollment in Aurora

The most common levels of schooling among the 362 students in Aurora are middle school (118 | 32.6%), elementary school (73 | 20.2%), and high school (67 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Aurora
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool41.1%
Kindergarten4612.7%
Elementary School7320.2%
Middle School11832.6%
High School6718.5%
College / Undergraduate349.4%
Graduate / Professional205.5%
Total362100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aurora

Out of a total of 362 students who are enrolled in schools in Aurora, 42 (11.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 320 (88.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (73.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aurora
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old117 (92.1%)10 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds97 (84.4%)18 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Total320 (88.4%)42 (11.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aurora

Education (144 | 51.2%), engineering (48 | 17.1%), psychology (18 | 6.4%), business (16 | 5.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (15 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 281 individuals in Aurora who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aurora
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural155.3%
Physical & Health Sciences62.1%
Psychology186.4%
Social Sciences31.1%
Engineering4817.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology124.3%
Business165.7%
Education14451.2%
Literature & Languages51.8%
Liberal Arts & History93.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities51.8%
Total281100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Aurora

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aurora are males with 2 vehicles (83, accounting for 29.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (100, making up 34.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle77 (27.7%)43 (17.8%)
2 Vehicles83 (29.9%)100 (41.3%)
3 Vehicles63 (22.7%)65 (26.9%)
4 Vehicles27 (9.7%)17 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles22 (7.9%)17 (7.0%)
Total278 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Aurora

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aurora are 5 to 9 minutes (77 commuters, 16.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (75 commuters, 15.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (56 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Aurora
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes449.2%
5 to 9 Minutes7716.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5611.7%
15 to 19 Minutes224.6%
20 to 24 Minutes377.7%
25 to 29 Minutes5311.0%
30 to 34 Minutes7515.6%
35 to 39 Minutes132.7%
40 to 44 Minutes173.5%
45 to 59 Minutes428.7%
60 to 89 Minutes336.9%
90 or more Minutes112.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Aurora

The most common commute times in Aurora are 30 to 34 minutes (45 commuters, 17.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (57 commuters, 26.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Aurora
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes24 (9.1%)20 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (7.6%)57 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes19 (7.2%)37 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (10.2%)10 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes35 (13.3%)18 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes45 (17.1%)30 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes6 (2.3%)7 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (2.3%)11 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes42 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes7 (2.6%)4 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aurora

The most frequent times of departure to work in Aurora are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (52, 19.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (44, 20.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aurora
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM52 (19.7%)16 (7.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM45 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (7.2%)31 (14.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (8.7%)12 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM33 (12.5%)33 (15.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM41 (15.5%)27 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM16 (6.1%)44 (20.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (2.3%)12 (5.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (1.9%)4 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (3.8%)7 (3.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (5.3%)8 (3.7%)
Total264 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora

Of the total 912 dwellings in Aurora, owner-occupied units account for 700 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 212 (23.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70076.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21223.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units912100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49253.9%
2-Person Household23425.7%
3-Person Household818.9%
4+ Person Household10511.5%
Total Housing Units912100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household332 (67.5%)160 (32.5%)
2-Person Household226 (96.6%)8 (3.4%)
3-Person Household66 (81.5%)15 (18.5%)
4+ Person Household76 (72.4%)29 (27.6%)
Total Housing Units700 (76.7%)212 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School96 (76.8%)29 (23.2%)
High School Diploma225 (86.2%)36 (13.8%)
College/Associate Degree265 (81.8%)59 (18.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher114 (56.4%)88 (43.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11712.8%
35 to 44 Years899.8%
45 to 54 Years12413.6%
55 to 64 Years20722.7%
65 to 74 Years14215.6%
75 to 84 Years10611.6%
85 Years and Over12713.9%
Total912100.0%

Housing Finances in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied700 (76.7%)$45,600
Renter-Occupied212 (23.3%)$25,263
Average912 (100.0%)$39,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (2.1%)8 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99996 (13.7%)60 (28.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (1.4%)18 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (4.4%)12 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99981 (11.6%)84 (39.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999159 (22.7%)4 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (17.7%)13 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99960 (8.6%)1 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99993 (13.3%)7 (3.3%)
$150,000 or more31 (4.4%)5 (2.4%)
Total700 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300121 (17.3%)59 (27.8%)
$300 to $499225 (32.1%)81 (38.2%)
$500 to $799160 (22.9%)40 (18.9%)
$800 to $99967 (9.6%)7 (3.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499117 (16.7%)1 (0.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.3%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)5 (2.4%)
Total700 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached67073.5%
Single Unit, Attached101.1%
2 Unit Apartments40.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10211.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments829.0%
Mobile Home / Other444.8%
Total912100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached657 (98.1%)13 (1.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
Total700 (76.7%)212 (23.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms37 (5.3%)128 (60.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms256 (36.6%)65 (30.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms210 (30.0%)11 (5.2%)
8 or more Rooms197 (28.1%)8 (3.8%)
Total700 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas517 (73.9%)45 (21.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (3.6%)5 (2.4%)
Electricity136 (19.4%)56 (26.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13 (1.9%)3 (1.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (1.3%)100 (47.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
Total700 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle92 (13.1%)162 (76.4%)
1 Vehicle240 (34.3%)25 (11.8%)
2 Vehicles218 (31.1%)14 (6.6%)
3 or more Vehicles150 (21.4%)11 (5.2%)
Total700 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Aurora

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aurora

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units450250
Median Property Value$73,800$90,900
Median Household Income$40,761$21
Monthly Housing Costs$370$0
Real Estate Taxes$741$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000151 (33.6%)25 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999138 (30.7%)132 (52.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999148 (32.9%)89 (35.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (1.1%)4 (1.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9998 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total450 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999126 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (11.1%)11 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999104 (23.1%)31 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99981 (18.0%)55 (22.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (9.6%)43 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (4.7%)17 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more10 (2.2%)72 (28.8%)
Total450 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aurora

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aurora
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x206 (45.8%)73,026 (29,210.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x70 (15.6%)187 (74.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x120 (26.7%)25 (10.0%)
4.0x or more54 (12.0%)17 (6.8%)
Total450 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800265 (58.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49996 (21.3%)111 (44.4%)
$800 to $1,49989 (19.8%)70 (28.0%)
Total450 (100.0%)250 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aurora
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years90 (94.7%)5 (5.3%)
6 to 18 Years247 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years141 (87.0%)21 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years117 (81.8%)26 (18.2%)
45 to 54 Years194 (94.6%)11 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years283 (99.0%)3 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,650 (95.5%)78 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born90 (94.7%)5 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen247 (97.6%)6 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen52 (89.7%)6 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000358 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999525 (97.8%)12 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999325 (97.3%)9 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999133 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)
$100,000 and over303 (85.4%)52 (14.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aurora

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aurora
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 650 (52.6%)45 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years155 (61.3%)105 (41.5%)
19 to 25 Years27 (46.6%)32 (55.2%)
25 to 34 Years44 (27.2%)105 (64.8%)
35 to 44 Years56 (39.2%)61 (42.7%)
45 to 54 Years75 (36.6%)144 (70.2%)
55 to 64 Years177 (61.9%)155 (54.2%)
65 to 74 Years245 (100.0%)228 (93.1%)
75 Years and over281 (100.0%)260 (92.5%)
Total1,110 (64.2%)1,135 (65.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (15.0%)63 (46.3%)
18 to 34 Years8 (7.0%)29 (27.6%)
35 to 64 Years197 (50.3%)43 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (25.0%)51 (46.8%)
75 Years and over14 (20.3%)121 (57.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (6.1%)4 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years58 (14.8%)6 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years23 (16.9%)23 (21.1%)
75 Years and over5 (7.2%)89 (42.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (13.2%)
18 to 34 Years5 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (20.2%)6 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (5.8%)76 (35.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (15.0%)45 (33.1%)
18 to 34 Years8 (7.0%)19 (18.1%)
35 to 64 Years42 (10.7%)31 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)25 (22.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)83 (39.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (4.3%)6 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years144 (36.7%)32 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (13.2%)48 (44.0%)
75 Years and over10 (14.5%)115 (54.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.3%)4 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (18.3%)
75 Years and over5 (7.2%)90 (42.4%)

Technology Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop61066.9%
Smartphone56962.4%
Tablet41845.8%
No Computing Device18420.2%
Total912100.0%

Internet Access in Aurora

Internet Access in Aurora
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home60666.4%
Cellular Data Only596.5%
Satellite Internet717.8%
No Internet23425.7%
Total912100.0%

Aurora Summary

Aurora, Minnesota is a small city located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is situated on the western edge of the Mesabi Iron Range, approximately 25 miles northwest of Duluth. The city has a population of approximately 1,400 people and is part of the larger Iron Range region.

History

Aurora was founded in 1892 by a group of Finnish immigrants who had come to the area to work in the iron ore mines. The city was named after Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn. The city was incorporated in 1901 and quickly grew to become a bustling mining town. The city was home to several large iron ore mines, including the Aurora Mine, which was the largest in the region.
The city experienced a period of growth and prosperity in the early 20th century, but the Great Depression and the decline of the iron ore industry in the 1950s and 1960s caused the city to suffer economically. The city was able to recover in the 1970s and 1980s, thanks to the development of tourism and the growth of the local service industry.

Geography

Aurora is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, approximately 25 miles northwest of Duluth. The city is situated on the western edge of the Mesabi Iron Range, a region of hills and valleys that is rich in iron ore deposits. The city is surrounded by forests and lakes, and is located near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet above sea level.

Economy

Aurora’s economy is largely based on tourism and the service industry. The city is home to several tourist attractions, including the Iron Range Museum, the Aurora Historical Society, and the Aurora Mine. The city is also home to several restaurants, bars, and shops.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a steel mill. The city is also home to several mining companies, which are involved in the extraction of iron ore from the Mesabi Iron Range.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Aurora had a population of 1,400 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median household income in Aurora was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Aurora?
Total Population of Aurora is 1,775.
What is the Total Male Population of Aurora?
Total Male Population of Aurora is 908.
What is the Total Female Population of Aurora?
Total Female Population of Aurora is 867.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aurora?
There are 104.73 Males per 100 Females in Aurora.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aurora?
There are 95.48 Females per 100 Males in Aurora.
What is the Median Population Age in Aurora?
Median Population Age in Aurora is 54.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Aurora
Average Family Size in Aurora is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Aurora
Average Household Size in Aurora is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aurora?
Per Capita income in Aurora is $28,052.
What is the Median Family Income in Aurora?
Median Family Income in Aurora is $58,750.
What is the Median Household income in Aurora?
Median Household Income in Aurora is $39,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aurora?
Income or Wage Gap in Aurora is 18.6%.
Women in Aurora earn 81.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aurora?
Inequality or Gini Index in Aurora is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Aurora?
There are 568 People in the Labor Forcein in Aurora.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aurora?
38.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Aurora.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aurora?
Unemployment Rate in Aurora is 6.9%.