Aurora, CO

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Aurora Overview

387,349
TOTAL POPULATION
194,667
MALE POPULATION
192,682
FEMALE POPULATION
101.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,047
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,377
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,685
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,856
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
218,072
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Aurora Area Codes

Race in Aurora

The most populous races in Aurora are White / Caucasian (202,120 | 52.2%), Hispanic or Latino (114,982 | 29.7%), and Black / African American (64,408 | 16.6%).
Race in Aurora
Race# Population% Population
Asian23,2616.0%
Black / African American64,40816.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,1740.3%
Hispanic or Latino114,98229.7%
Native / Alaskan4,1111.1%
White / Caucasian202,12052.2%
Two or more Races51,63513.3%
Some other Race40,64010.5%
Total387,349100.0%

Ancestry in Aurora

The most populous ancestries reported in Aurora are Mexican (86,212 | 22.3%), German (46,745 | 12.1%), English (28,393 | 7.3%), Irish (27,659 | 7.1%), and Subsaharan African (16,482 | 4.3%), together accounting for 53.1% of all Aurora residents.
Ancestry in Aurora
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2950.1%
African3,9331.0%
Alaska Native230.0%
Albanian1610.0%
American11,1252.9%
Apache4370.1%
Arab2,9240.7%
Arapaho230.0%
Argentinean3720.1%
Armenian2140.1%
Australian630.0%
Austrian6510.2%
Bangladeshi990.0%
Basque620.0%
Belgian530.0%
Belizean80.0%
Bhutanese1,7080.4%
Blackfeet3970.1%
Bolivian520.0%
Brazilian4360.1%
British1,9190.5%
British West Indian330.0%
Bulgarian2780.1%
Burmese5,3031.4%
Cajun590.0%
Cambodian1010.0%
Canadian7390.2%
Cape Verdean100.0%
Celtic1370.0%
Central American10,3322.7%
Central American Indian4440.1%
Cherokee1,5980.4%
Cheyenne1270.0%
Chickasaw1380.0%
Chilean2710.1%
Chinese130.0%
Chippewa520.0%
Choctaw2850.1%
Colombian4900.1%
Colville120.0%
Comanche210.0%
Costa Rican1140.0%
Creek3430.1%
Croatian3270.1%
Crow310.0%
Cuban7730.2%
Czech1,1770.3%
Czechoslovakian2750.1%
Danish1,6300.4%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican5050.1%
Dutch3,3720.9%
Dutch West Indian100.0%
Eastern European1,0040.3%
Ecuadorian1840.1%
Egyptian1700.0%
English28,3937.3%
Ethiopian6,1911.6%
European6,9251.8%
Fijian370.0%
Filipino1430.0%
Finnish4040.1%
French6,5141.7%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian1,1300.3%
German46,74512.1%
German Russian640.0%
Ghanaian6760.2%
Greek1,4850.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro4240.1%
Guatemalan1,8380.5%
Guyanese320.0%
Haitian1250.0%
Honduran3,6610.9%
Hungarian7700.2%
Icelander1250.0%
Indian (Asian)4,1281.1%
Indonesian1,6420.4%
Inupiat720.0%
Iranian3940.1%
Iraqi4920.1%
Irish27,6597.1%
Iroquois370.0%
Israeli100.0%
Italian12,2143.2%
Jamaican3520.1%
Japanese5910.2%
Jordanian1090.0%
Kenyan5040.1%
Korean5,3171.4%
Laotian5180.1%
Latvian880.0%
Lebanese3100.1%
Liberian550.0%
Lithuanian3460.1%
Lumbee150.0%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian820.0%
Malaysian4060.1%
Marshallese2050.1%
Mexican86,21222.3%
Mexican American Indian7730.2%
Mongolian110.0%
Moroccan4280.1%
Native Hawaiian6730.2%
Navajo8820.2%
New Zealander50.0%
Nicaraguan1540.0%
Nigerian5160.1%
Northern European5570.1%
Norwegian5,4151.4%
Okinawan740.0%
Osage1600.0%
Paiute10.0%
Pakistani3240.1%
Palestinian6620.2%
Panamanian3140.1%
Pennsylvania German550.0%
Peruvian1,4800.4%
Pima120.0%
Polish5,6181.5%
Portuguese1,0640.3%
Pueblo3100.1%
Puerto Rican4,3311.1%
Puget Sound Salish100.0%
Romanian3800.1%
Russian3,5760.9%
Salvadoran4,2431.1%
Samoan3120.1%
Scandinavian1,3550.4%
Scotch-Irish2,8710.7%
Scottish5,5921.4%
Seminole460.0%
Senegalese140.0%
Serbian2580.1%
Sierra Leonean1450.0%
Sioux6580.2%
Slavic2030.1%
Slovak1610.0%
Slovene2000.1%
Somali8500.2%
South African330.0%
South American3,4740.9%
South American Indian440.0%
Spaniard2,7420.7%
Spanish1,7800.5%
Spanish American1510.0%
Spanish American Indian1080.0%
Sri Lankan4,6441.2%
Subsaharan African16,4824.3%
Sudanese7200.2%
Swedish5,1251.3%
Swiss6810.2%
Syrian810.0%
Thai2,8100.7%
Tohono O'Odham150.0%
Tongan100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian400.0%
Turkish1650.0%
Ugandan1020.0%
Ukrainian1,0200.3%
Uruguayan70.0%
Ute4930.1%
Venezuelan6040.2%
Vietnamese1700.0%
Welsh1,8660.5%
West Indian2190.1%
Yaqui280.0%
Yugoslavian1500.0%
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Immigrants in Aurora

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aurora came from Latin America (41,520 | 10.7%), Central America (37,681 | 9.7%), Mexico (30,770 | 7.9%), Asia (19,049 | 4.9%), and Africa (14,200 | 3.7%), together accounting for 37.0% of all Aurora residents.
Immigrants in Aurora
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2820.1%
Africa14,2003.7%
Albania110.0%
Argentina1370.0%
Asia19,0494.9%
Australia1500.0%
Austria600.0%
Azores110.0%
Bangladesh3490.1%
Belarus1140.0%
Belgium2010.1%
Belize720.0%
Bolivia220.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina590.0%
Brazil3760.1%
Bulgaria2800.1%
Cambodia5550.1%
Cameroon1190.0%
Canada6540.2%
Caribbean9850.3%
Central America37,6819.7%
Chile2920.1%
China1,5650.4%
Colombia3830.1%
Congo8150.2%
Costa Rica730.0%
Croatia600.0%
Cuba2750.1%
Czechoslovakia760.0%
Denmark30.0%
Dominica160.0%
Dominican Republic2940.1%
Eastern Africa8,2802.1%
Eastern Asia4,5781.2%
Eastern Europe3,5730.9%
Ecuador1730.0%
Egypt1120.0%
El Salvador2,9010.7%
England4430.1%
Eritrea1,2330.3%
Ethiopia5,5371.4%
Europe5,7621.5%
France1390.0%
Germany6490.2%
Ghana1,1680.3%
Greece680.0%
Grenada130.0%
Guatemala1,1680.3%
Guyana530.0%
Haiti1240.0%
Honduras2,4580.6%
Hong Kong500.0%
Hungary420.0%
India1,7000.4%
Indonesia2920.1%
Iran3640.1%
Iraq1,0020.3%
Ireland490.0%
Israel310.0%
Italy660.0%
Jamaica1850.1%
Japan4270.1%
Jordan1150.0%
Kazakhstan210.0%
Kenya7320.2%
Korea2,5060.6%
Kuwait220.0%
Laos2120.1%
Latin America41,52010.7%
Latvia200.0%
Lebanon280.0%
Liberia1320.0%
Lithuania560.0%
Malaysia490.0%
Mexico30,7707.9%
Micronesia990.0%
Middle Africa1,5690.4%
Moldova1940.1%
Morocco3480.1%
Nepal1,0970.3%
Netherlands460.0%
Nicaragua1160.0%
Nigeria5820.2%
North Macedonia490.0%
Northern Africa1,0750.3%
Northern Europe8430.2%
Norway270.0%
Oceania3330.1%
Pakistan2360.1%
Panama1230.0%
Peru8900.2%
Philippines2,0950.5%
Poland2430.1%
Portugal320.0%
Romania1250.0%
Russia1,2350.3%
Saudi Arabia800.0%
Scotland170.0%
Senegal440.0%
Serbia230.0%
Sierra Leone1200.0%
Singapore890.0%
Somalia3420.1%
South Africa460.0%
South America2,8540.7%
South Central Asia5,3481.4%
South Eastern Asia7,4241.9%
Southern Europe2250.1%
Spain590.0%
Sri Lanka120.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines190.0%
Sudan4520.1%
Sweden180.0%
Switzerland260.0%
Syria1410.0%
Taiwan2380.1%
Thailand6120.2%
Trinidad and Tobago50.0%
Turkey1330.0%
Uganda600.0%
Ukraine7150.2%
Uruguay70.0%
Uzbekistan1090.0%
Venezuela5020.1%
Vietnam2,5720.7%
Western Africa2,9290.8%
Western Asia1,6370.4%
Western Europe1,1210.3%
Yemen280.0%
Zaire3820.1%
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Sex and Age in Aurora

Sex and Age in Aurora

The most populous age groups in Aurora are 30 to 34 Years (16,458 | 8.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (15,102 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,612 (7.0%)12,130 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years13,102 (6.7%)12,567 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years14,013 (7.2%)12,645 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years13,109 (6.7%)12,191 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years14,219 (7.3%)13,326 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years15,541 (8.0%)15,029 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years16,458 (8.5%)15,102 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years15,748 (8.1%)13,431 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years13,930 (7.2%)13,923 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years13,260 (6.8%)13,377 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years11,289 (5.8%)11,538 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years10,869 (5.6%)10,526 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years9,410 (4.8%)10,790 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years7,883 (4.1%)8,943 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years5,641 (2.9%)7,092 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years3,307 (1.7%)4,312 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,745 (0.9%)2,872 (1.5%)
85 Years and over1,531 (0.8%)2,888 (1.5%)
Total194,667 (100.0%)192,682 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Aurora

Median Family Size in Aurora

The median family size in Aurora is 3.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19,469 | 21.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,886 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Aurora
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple62,867 (68.9%)3.38
Single Male/Father8,886 (9.7%)3.09
Single Female/Mother19,469 (21.3%)3.42
Total Families91,222 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Aurora

The median household size in Aurora is 2.73 persons per household, with single female/mother households (19,469 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.68 persons per household. non-family households (49,903 | 35.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Aurora
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple62,867 (44.6%)3.43
Single Male/Father8,886 (6.3%)3.50
Single Female/Mother19,469 (13.8%)3.68
Non-family49,903 (35.4%)1.34
Total Households141,125 (100.0%)2.73

Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora

Out of a total of 141,125 households in Aurora, 91,222 (64.6%) are family households, while 49,903 (35.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 33,899, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 37,835.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-37,835 (26.8%)
2-Person Households33,899 (24.0%)9,820 (7.0%)
3-Person Households22,358 (15.8%)1,524 (1.1%)
4-Person Households18,602 (13.2%)505 (0.4%)
5-Person Households8,495 (6.0%)138 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,701 (3.3%)66 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households3,167 (2.2%)15 (0.0%)
Total91,222 (64.6%)49,903 (35.4%)

Female Fertility in Aurora

Fertility by Age in Aurora

Average fertility rate in Aurora is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Aurora
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years132 (2.5%)11.0
20 to 34 years3,933 (72.9%)91.0
35 to 50 years1,331 (24.7%)31.0
Total5,396 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora

71.4% of women with births (5,396) in Aurora are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 76.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 27.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years31 (23.5%)101 (76.5%)
20 to 34 years2,851 (72.5%)1,082 (27.5%)
35 to 50 years972 (73.0%)359 (27.0%)
Total3,853 (71.4%)1,543 (28.6%)

Fertility by Education in Aurora

Average fertility rate in Aurora is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School879 (16.3%)45.0
High School Diploma1,318 (24.4%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree1,680 (31.1%)58.0
Bachelor's Degree1,012 (18.8%)52.0
Graduate Degree507 (9.4%)63.0
Total5,396 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora

28.6% of women with births in Aurora are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 89.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 44.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School510 (58.0%)369 (42.0%)
High School Diploma729 (55.3%)589 (44.7%)
College or Associate's Degree1,270 (75.6%)410 (24.4%)
Bachelor's Degree909 (89.8%)103 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree434 (85.6%)73 (14.4%)
Total3,853 (71.4%)1,543 (28.6%)

Income in Aurora

Income Overview in Aurora

Per Capita Income in Aurora is $38,047, while median incomes of families and households are $93,377 and $78,685 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income387,349$38,047
Median Family Income91,222$93,377
Mean Family Income91,222$114,868
Median Household Income141,125$78,685
Mean Household Income141,125$101,182
Income Deficit91,222$11,856
Wage / Income Gap (%)387,34920.02%
Wage / Income Gap ($)387,34979.98¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index387,3490.42

Earnings by Sex in Aurora

Average Earnings in Aurora are $41,819, $46,430 for men and $37,136 for women, a difference of 20.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Aurora
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male120,320 (53.4%)$46,430
Female105,078 (46.6%)$37,136
Total225,398 (100.0%)$41,819

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora

The most common earnings brackets in Aurora are $100,000+ for men (17,051 | 14.2%) and $100,000+ for women (8,709 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,462 (3.7%)5,456 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,213 (1.8%)3,750 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,977 (2.5%)3,831 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,027 (1.7%)2,828 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,120 (2.6%)3,771 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,413 (2.0%)3,159 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,928 (2.4%)2,549 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,080 (1.7%)2,620 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,809 (2.3%)3,698 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9994,047 (3.4%)3,453 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,283 (5.2%)7,392 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,889 (6.6%)7,079 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,414 (6.2%)6,816 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,038 (5.9%)6,137 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,999 (5.8%)5,296 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9996,146 (5.1%)4,989 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99911,105 (9.2%)8,270 (7.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,702 (7.2%)6,583 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,617 (10.5%)8,692 (8.3%)
$100,000+17,051 (14.2%)8,709 (8.3%)
Total120,320 (100.0%)105,078 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Average earnings in Aurora are $52,489 for men and $41,930 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,343, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,798. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,224, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,559.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,798$25,559
High School Diploma$43,178$35,625
College or Associate's Degree$53,529$40,882
Bachelor's Degree$71,069$56,066
Graduate Degree$73,343$71,224
Total$52,489$41,930

Family Income in Aurora

Family Income Brackets in Aurora

According to the Aurora family income data, there are 20,890 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,186 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Aurora
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5542.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1861.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,1023.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994,5615.0%
$35,000 to $49,9998,3019.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915,69017.2%
$75,000 to $99,99913,50114.8%
$100,000 to $149,99920,89022.9%
$150,000 to $199,99911,22012.3%
$200,000+10,39911.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora

7+ person families (2,618 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Aurora with $118,969 per family, while 2-person families (37,506 | 41.1%) have the highest median income of $42,972 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,506 (41.1%)$85,945
3-Person Families21,749 (23.8%)$95,739
4-Person Families17,262 (18.9%)$99,709
5-Person Families8,153 (8.9%)$99,450
6-Person Families3,934 (4.3%)$109,399
7+ Person Families2,618 (2.9%)$118,969
Total91,222 (100.0%)$93,377

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora

The median family income in Aurora is $93,377, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,087) having the highest median family income of $135,306, while families with no earners (7,688) have the lowest median family income of $60,684, accounting for 15.4% and 8.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,688 (8.4%)$60,684
1 Earner29,134 (31.9%)$63,463
2 Earners40,313 (44.2%)$110,685
3+ Earners14,087 (15.4%)$135,306
Total91,222 (100.0%)$93,377

Household Income in Aurora

Household Income Brackets in Aurora

With 27,519 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Aurora, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3,810 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Aurora
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,5043.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993,8102.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997,0565.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998,6096.1%
$35,000 to $49,99915,66511.1%
$50,000 to $74,99926,53218.8%
$75,000 to $99,99920,04014.2%
$100,000 to $149,99927,51919.5%
$150,000 to $199,99913,5489.6%
$200,000+12,8429.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora

The median household income in Aurora is $78,685, with the highest median household income of $88,384 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 52,294 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,882, with 6,332 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,332 (4.5%)$53,882
25 to 44 Years55,345 (39.2%)$83,548
45 to 64 Years52,294 (37.1%)$88,384
65+ Years27,154 (19.2%)$61,355
Total141,125 (100.0%)$78,685

Poverty in Aurora

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 11.1% for females among the residents of Aurora, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 577 males (23.5%) and 420 females (17.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,394 (17.9%)1,481 (12.3%)
5 Years577 (23.5%)420 (17.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,313 (14.9%)2,514 (17.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,354 (15.4%)967 (12.7%)
15 Years388 (15.1%)245 (9.6%)
16 and 17 Years483 (8.6%)816 (16.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,525 (8.1%)2,151 (12.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,798 (8.8%)3,385 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,365 (8.0%)3,407 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,830 (7.5%)1,820 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,643 (8.2%)1,841 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years915 (6.8%)1,131 (7.1%)
75 Years and over418 (6.6%)1,060 (11.1%)
Total19,003 (9.8%)21,238 (11.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

According to the poverty statistics in Aurora, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,971 (82.1%)10,535 (87.7%)
5 Years1,883 (76.5%)1,939 (82.2%)
6 to 11 Years13,170 (85.1%)12,271 (83.0%)
12 to 14 Years7,423 (84.6%)6,678 (87.4%)
15 Years2,182 (84.9%)2,311 (90.4%)
16 and 17 Years5,127 (91.4%)4,264 (83.9%)
18 to 24 Years17,333 (91.9%)15,690 (87.9%)
25 to 34 Years29,152 (91.2%)26,719 (88.8%)
35 to 44 Years27,286 (92.0%)23,939 (87.5%)
45 to 54 Years22,692 (92.5%)23,078 (92.7%)
55 to 64 Years18,524 (91.8%)19,417 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years12,538 (93.2%)14,743 (92.9%)
75 Years and over5,913 (93.4%)8,471 (88.9%)
Total174,194 (90.2%)170,055 (88.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aurora show that 4.5% or 2,857 of the total 62,867 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.0%, comprising of 121 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 754 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32,388 (97.7%)754 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children21,564 (93.6%)1,485 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children5,541 (91.8%)497 (8.2%)
5 or more Children517 (81.0%)121 (19.0%)
Total60,010 (95.5%)2,857 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora

According to the poverty data in Aurora, 9.3% or 829 single-father households and 17.2% or 3,342 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 243 households (35.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (48.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children89 (2.5%)322 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children497 (10.8%)1,974 (19.9%)
3 or 4 Children243 (35.2%)966 (45.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)80 (48.8%)
Total829 (9.3%)3,342 (17.2%)

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

The poverty data for Aurora shows that 2,857 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 4,171 of the single-parent households (14.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,209 household (43.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children754 (2.3%)411 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children1,485 (6.4%)2,471 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children497 (8.2%)1,209 (43.2%)
5 or more Children121 (19.0%)80 (42.3%)
Total2,857 (4.5%)4,171 (14.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Aurora

Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora

Among the 201,590 employed individuals in Aurora, private company employees (143,916 | 71.4%), not-for-profit organizations (13,632 | 6.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (11,657 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees143,91671.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,5213.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11,6575.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,6326.8%
Local Government Employees11,3675.6%
State Government Employees5,5352.8%
Federal Government Employees8,5494.2%
Unpaid Family Workers4130.2%
Total201,590100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Aurora

According to the labor force statistics for Aurora, out of the total population over 16 years of age (304,145), 71.7% or 218,072 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 11,994 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.8% or 27,394 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.1% or 1,968 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Aurora
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,304 (51.1%)1,968 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Years22,973 (83.4%)1,470 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years26,229 (85.8%)1,469 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years27,394 (86.8%)1,452 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years49,162 (86.2%)2,556 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years42,193 (85.3%)1,603 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years16,603 (77.6%)714 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years13,494 (66.8%)310 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,572 (29.0%)334 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,166 (7.0%)30 (2.6%)
Total218,072 (71.7%)11,994 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora

According to labor force statistics for Aurora, 83.3% of individuals (175,114) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (210,221) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 8,055 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 88.8% or 58,015 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 2,323 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21,591 (75.0%)1,267 (4.4%)
High School Diploma40,750 (79.8%)2,911 (5.7%)
College / Associate Degree54,695 (84.1%)3,122 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58,015 (88.8%)2,483 (3.8%)
Total175,114 (83.3%)9,670 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Aurora

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aurora are Management (19,512 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (17,282 | 8.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (14,491 | 7.1%), Business & Financial (11,804 | 5.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (9,597 | 4.7%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (82.4%), Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (72.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,474 (53.7%)9,038 (46.3%)
Business & Financial5,517 (46.7%)6,287 (53.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,760 (74.3%)3,731 (25.8%)
Computers & Mathematics7,154 (74.5%)2,443 (25.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,915 (82.4%)624 (17.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science691 (51.0%)664 (49.0%)
Community & Social Service 6,092 (35.2%)11,190 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media729 (27.3%)1,946 (72.8%)
Legal Services & Support705 (41.6%)988 (58.4%)
Education Instruction & Library2,656 (28.1%)6,790 (71.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,002 (57.7%)1,466 (42.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,070 (23.0%)6,946 (77.0%)
Health Technologists1,222 (21.5%)4,459 (78.5%)
Total (Category)34,913 (48.4%)37,192 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Aurora are Food Preparation & Serving (11,829 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8,675 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (7,509 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (5,123 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (4,439 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Aurora

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Aurora, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (66.3%), Security & Protection (62.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (61.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.8%), Personal Care & Service (76.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support842 (11.2%)6,667 (88.8%)
Security & Protection2,785 (62.7%)1,654 (37.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,994 (61.4%)1,252 (38.6%)
Law Enforcement791 (66.3%)402 (33.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,549 (46.9%)6,280 (53.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,086 (47.1%)4,589 (52.9%)
Personal Care & Service1,225 (23.9%)3,898 (76.1%)
Total (Category)14,487 (38.6%)23,088 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aurora are Office & Administration (25,578 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (18,124 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Aurora

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,916 (49.2%)9,208 (50.8%)
Office & Administration8,409 (32.9%)17,169 (67.1%)
Total (Category)17,325 (39.6%)26,377 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aurora are Construction & Extraction (15,880 | 7.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,174 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (652 | 0.3%).
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 & Forestry446 (68.4%)206 (31.6%)
Construction & Extraction14,916 (93.9%)964 (6.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,730 (92.8%)444 (7.2%)
Total (Category)21,092 (92.9%)1,614 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aurora are Transportation (10,521 | 5.1%), Material Moving (8,958 | 4.4%), and Production (8,820 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Aurora

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,921 (67.1%)2,899 (32.9%)
Transportation9,017 (85.7%)1,504 (14.3%)
Material Moving6,906 (77.1%)2,052 (22.9%)
Total (Category)21,844 (77.2%)6,455 (22.8%)
Total (Overall)109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

Employment Industries in Aurora

The major employment industries in Aurora include Health Care & Social Assistance (26,519 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (21,538 | 10.5%), Construction (20,342 | 10.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (16,647 | 8.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (15,785 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Aurora

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

The Aurora industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.9%), Utilities (78.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (74.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.4%), Educational Services (66.4%), and Finance & Insurance (59.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting675 (69.3%)299 (30.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction450 (66.1%)231 (33.9%)
Construction18,282 (89.9%)2,060 (10.1%)
Manufacturing8,707 (73.2%)3,181 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade3,804 (72.6%)1,438 (27.4%)
Retail Trade11,735 (54.5%)9,803 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing11,686 (74.0%)4,099 (26.0%)
Utilities857 (78.5%)235 (21.5%)
Information3,809 (64.1%)2,135 (35.9%)
Finance & Insurance4,646 (40.4%)6,859 (59.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,290 (56.0%)1,802 (44.0%)
Professional & Scientific7,859 (52.4%)7,143 (47.6%)
Enterprise Management322 (66.0%)166 (34.0%)
Administrative & Support6,619 (52.8%)5,916 (47.2%)
Educational Services4,750 (33.6%)9,392 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,992 (22.6%)20,527 (77.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,032 (58.0%)1,471 (42.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,707 (46.3%)8,940 (53.7%)
Public Administration3,536 (47.2%)3,951 (52.8%)
Total109,661 (53.6%)94,726 (46.4%)

Education in Aurora

School Enrollment in Aurora

The most common levels of schooling among the 94,774 students in Aurora are high school (22,125 | 23.4%), middle school (21,005 | 22.2%), and elementary school (19,611 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Aurora
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,4215.7%
Kindergarten5,1445.4%
Elementary School19,61120.7%
Middle School21,00522.2%
High School22,12523.4%
College / Undergraduate16,11717.0%
Graduate / Professional5,3515.7%
Total94,774100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aurora

Out of a total of 94,774 students who are enrolled in schools in Aurora, 10,236 (10.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 84,538 (89.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,666 (33.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,504 (95.7% 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 Olds3,120 (71.1%)1,269 (28.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old21,952 (91.8%)1,956 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24,348 (93.7%)1,649 (6.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,504 (95.7%)645 (4.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,022 (89.8%)570 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,823 (89.0%)843 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,394 (76.6%)1,644 (23.4%)
35 Years and over3,369 (66.9%)1,666 (33.1%)
Total84,538 (89.2%)10,236 (10.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aurora

Business (18,053 | 20.4%), science & technology (8,919 | 10.1%), education (7,979 | 9.0%), social sciences (7,553 | 8.6%), and bio, nature & agricultural (5,883 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 88,383 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 & Mathematics5,6126.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,8836.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9083.3%
Psychology4,5645.2%
Social Sciences7,5538.6%
Engineering5,8016.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies7430.8%
Science & Technology8,91910.1%
Business18,05320.4%
Education7,9799.0%
Literature & Languages3,8284.3%
Liberal Arts & History3,7684.3%
Visual & Performing Arts3,6044.1%
Communications3,8864.4%
Arts & Humanities5,2826.0%
Total88,383100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Aurora

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aurora are males with 2 vehicles (45,150, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (37,140, making up 48.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,522 (3.3%)3,155 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle19,957 (18.4%)21,463 (23.2%)
2 Vehicles45,150 (41.6%)37,140 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles23,333 (21.5%)17,981 (19.4%)
4 Vehicles11,357 (10.5%)8,525 (9.2%)
5 or more Vehicles5,176 (4.8%)4,285 (4.6%)
Total108,495 (100.0%)92,549 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Aurora

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aurora are 30 to 34 minutes (34,480 commuters, 19.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (29,107 commuters, 16.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (24,062 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Aurora
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,0601.2%
5 to 9 Minutes8,5944.9%
10 to 14 Minutes13,6527.8%
15 to 19 Minutes24,06213.7%
20 to 24 Minutes29,10716.6%
25 to 29 Minutes16,1379.2%
30 to 34 Minutes34,48019.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7,0584.0%
40 to 44 Minutes8,8655.1%
45 to 59 Minutes16,2259.3%
60 to 89 Minutes10,7766.1%
90 or more Minutes4,2882.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Aurora

The most common commute times in Aurora are 30 to 34 minutes (19,622 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (14,858 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Aurora
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,125 (1.2%)935 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,718 (3.9%)4,876 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,567 (6.9%)7,085 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,318 (12.9%)11,744 (14.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,387 (16.1%)13,720 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,488 (8.9%)7,649 (9.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes19,622 (20.5%)14,858 (18.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,311 (4.5%)2,747 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,761 (5.0%)4,104 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes9,662 (10.1%)6,563 (8.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,997 (7.3%)3,779 (4.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,856 (3.0%)1,432 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aurora

The most frequent times of departure to work in Aurora are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,544, 13.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,619, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aurora
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,283 (7.6%)4,112 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,399 (5.6%)2,499 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,950 (7.2%)4,072 (5.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12,230 (12.8%)6,804 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,115 (9.5%)8,309 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,544 (13.1%)11,619 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,498 (8.9%)9,094 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,403 (9.8%)8,312 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,186 (3.3%)3,984 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,214 (5.4%)5,663 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,426 (2.5%)2,047 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM994 (1.0%)1,466 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,818 (7.1%)6,482 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,752 (6.0%)5,029 (6.3%)
Total95,812 (100.0%)79,492 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora

Of the total 141,125 dwellings in Aurora, owner-occupied units account for 88,265 (62.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 52,860 (37.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units88,26562.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52,86037.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units141,125100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37,83526.8%
2-Person Household43,71931.0%
3-Person Household23,88216.9%
4+ Person Household35,68925.3%
Total Housing Units141,125100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20,930 (55.3%)16,905 (44.7%)
2-Person Household29,477 (67.4%)14,242 (32.6%)
3-Person Household15,390 (64.4%)8,492 (35.6%)
4+ Person Household22,468 (62.9%)13,221 (37.0%)
Total Housing Units88,265 (62.5%)52,860 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,972 (44.5%)8,684 (55.5%)
High School Diploma15,612 (52.9%)13,888 (47.1%)
College/Associate Degree28,179 (60.7%)18,273 (39.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,502 (75.7%)12,015 (24.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33,05323.4%
35 to 44 Years28,62420.3%
45 to 54 Years27,44819.5%
55 to 64 Years24,84617.6%
65 to 74 Years17,11312.1%
75 to 84 Years7,2905.2%
85 Years and Over2,7511.9%
Total141,125100.0%

Housing Finances in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied88,265 (62.5%)$98,750
Renter-Occupied52,860 (37.5%)$55,564
Average141,125 (100.0%)$78,685

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,406 (1.6%)1,924 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999892 (1.0%)1,304 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,291 (1.5%)2,480 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,022 (1.2%)1,914 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,747 (2.0%)2,426 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,582 (4.1%)5,027 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,102 (8.1%)8,559 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,910 (16.9%)11,629 (22.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,791 (14.5%)7,244 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,805 (23.6%)6,665 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more22,717 (25.7%)3,688 (7.0%)
Total88,265 (100.0%)52,860 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,960 (2.2%)623 (1.2%)
$300 to $4996,066 (6.9%)401 (0.8%)
$500 to $79910,513 (11.9%)806 (1.5%)
$800 to $9994,073 (4.6%)1,774 (3.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,865 (16.8%)16,794 (31.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,969 (20.4%)18,447 (34.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49914,499 (16.4%)8,150 (15.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9999,383 (10.6%)3,474 (6.6%)
$3,000 or more8,937 (10.1%)1,458 (2.8%)
Total88,265 (100.0%)52,860 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached76,76354.4%
Single Unit, Attached17,00412.0%
2 Unit Apartments1,1290.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,8913.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,9006.3%
10 or more Apartments29,97021.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,4681.8%
Total141,125100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached65,128 (84.8%)11,635 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached12,774 (75.1%)4,230 (24.9%)
2 Unit Apartments265 (23.5%)864 (76.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,484 (30.3%)3,407 (69.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,231 (25.1%)6,669 (74.9%)
10 or more Apartments4,478 (14.9%)25,492 (85.1%)
Mobile Home / Other1,905 (77.2%)563 (22.8%)
Total88,265 (62.5%)52,860 (37.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room321 (0.4%)2,237 (4.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,240 (4.8%)17,551 (33.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms24,545 (27.8%)21,705 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms28,153 (31.9%)7,321 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms31,006 (35.1%)4,046 (7.6%)
Total88,265 (100.0%)52,860 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas63,059 (71.4%)26,377 (49.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,073 (1.2%)722 (1.4%)
Electricity22,259 (25.2%)25,106 (47.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene128 (0.2%)35 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)24 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,327 (1.5%)193 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used419 (0.5%)403 (0.8%)
Total88,265 (100.0%)52,860 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,109 (2.4%)6,549 (12.4%)
1 Vehicle23,543 (26.7%)23,169 (43.8%)
2 Vehicles37,402 (42.4%)16,360 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles25,211 (28.6%)6,782 (12.8%)
Total88,265 (100.0%)52,860 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Aurora

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aurora

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21,10267,163
Median Property Value$385,600$416,600
Median Household Income$73,588$19,141
Monthly Housing Costs$581$8,883
Real Estate Taxes$2,045$1,934

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,237 (5.9%)1,470 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999652 (3.1%)668 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,492 (21.3%)10,950 (16.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,929 (47.0%)34,801 (51.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,781 (17.9%)14,953 (22.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999715 (3.4%)3,154 (4.7%)
$1,000,000 or more296 (1.4%)1,167 (1.7%)
Total21,102 (100.0%)67,163 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000823 (3.9%)476 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,973 (9.3%)1,475 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,755 (8.3%)2,087 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,495 (11.8%)1,827 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,837 (18.2%)4,607 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,936 (13.9%)11,073 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,707 (17.6%)9,855 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more3,576 (17.0%)17,098 (25.5%)
Total21,102 (100.0%)67,163 (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 2.0x3,443 (16.3%)107,132 (159.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,575 (12.2%)8,236 (12.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,026 (14.3%)13,990 (20.8%)
4.0x or more11,804 (55.9%)14,031 (20.9%)
Total21,102 (100.0%)67,163 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,105 (10.0%)360 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,657 (17.3%)3,370 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,49914,451 (68.5%)12,770 (19.0%)
Total21,102 (100.0%)67,163 (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 Years28,977 (94.4%)1,713 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years61,451 (90.5%)6,434 (9.5%)
19 to 25 Years28,917 (78.2%)8,041 (21.8%)
26 to 34 Years45,680 (81.8%)10,184 (18.2%)
35 to 44 Years46,352 (81.8%)10,331 (18.2%)
45 to 54 Years42,464 (86.0%)6,924 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years37,775 (91.2%)3,650 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years28,639 (97.7%)688 (2.4%)
75 Years and older15,615 (98.4%)247 (1.6%)
Total335,870 (87.5%)48,212 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born28,977 (94.4%)1,713 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen61,451 (90.5%)6,434 (9.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28,917 (78.2%)8,041 (21.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00026,066 (84.8%)4,674 (15.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99942,414 (81.1%)9,902 (18.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99954,598 (83.9%)10,485 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99948,627 (86.2%)7,795 (13.8%)
$100,000 and over163,594 (91.4%)15,317 (8.6%)

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 615,237 (49.6%)15,443 (50.3%)
6 to 18 Years29,326 (43.2%)35,799 (52.7%)
19 to 25 Years8,418 (22.8%)21,742 (58.8%)
25 to 34 Years10,426 (18.7%)37,191 (66.6%)
35 to 44 Years10,197 (18.0%)37,894 (66.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,950 (18.1%)35,463 (71.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,397 (22.7%)30,709 (74.1%)
65 to 74 Years26,954 (91.9%)15,339 (52.3%)
75 Years and over15,350 (96.8%)9,329 (58.8%)
Total134,255 (34.9%)238,909 (62.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years94 (0.7%)25 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,472 (7.0%)962 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,411 (6.8%)3,045 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years8,618 (11.6%)9,249 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,227 (24.0%)3,758 (23.7%)
75 Years and over3,117 (49.2%)4,984 (52.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (0.3%)25 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years305 (0.9%)102 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years479 (1.0%)367 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,706 (3.6%)1,385 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,472 (10.9%)872 (5.5%)
75 Years and over1,764 (27.9%)2,100 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years303 (0.9%)312 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years676 (1.4%)450 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,806 (2.4%)2,005 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years793 (5.9%)854 (5.4%)
75 Years and over562 (8.9%)900 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,901 (5.4%)560 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,146 (4.3%)1,956 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,085 (4.2%)3,632 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,180 (8.8%)1,203 (7.6%)
75 Years and over999 (15.8%)1,244 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years338 (1.0%)163 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years562 (1.1%)714 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,405 (4.6%)5,228 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,432 (10.6%)2,650 (16.7%)
75 Years and over1,491 (23.5%)3,125 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years393 (1.1%)186 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years482 (1.0%)377 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,650 (2.2%)1,296 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years544 (4.0%)1,038 (6.5%)
75 Years and over424 (6.7%)927 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop118,02283.6%
Smartphone129,42391.7%
Tablet91,92965.1%
No Computing Device4,6093.3%
Total141,125100.0%

Internet Access in Aurora

Internet Access in Aurora
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2470.2%
Broadband Home112,25779.5%
Cellular Data Only15,15810.7%
Satellite Internet8,6216.1%
No Internet9,9487.0%
Total141,125100.0%

Aurora Summary

Aurora, Colorado is a city located in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is the third most populous city in the state, with a population of 325,078 as of the 2010 census. Aurora is located in both Arapahoe and Adams counties, and is the county seat of Arapahoe County.

History

Aurora was founded in 1891 by Donald Fletcher, a real estate developer from Kansas. He named the city after his daughter, Aurora, and the city was incorporated in 1903. The city grew rapidly in the early 20th century, and by 1950, it had a population of over 30,000.
In the 1960s, Aurora experienced a period of rapid growth, as the city annexed large amounts of land and experienced a population boom. By the 1970s, Aurora had become the largest city in Arapahoe County, and the second largest in the Denver metropolitan area.

Geography

Aurora is located in the eastern part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area, and is situated on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. The city covers an area of 153.4 square miles, and is located at an elevation of 5,547 feet.
Aurora is bordered by the cities of Denver and Lakewood to the west, and by the cities of Centennial and Parker to the south. The city is also bordered by the towns of Bennett and Strasburg to the east, and by the towns of Watkins and Byers to the north.

Economy

Aurora is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Buckley Air Force Base.
The city is also home to a number of corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the Anschutz Corporation, the Ball Corporation, and the Gates Corporation. Additionally, Aurora is home to a number of retail and commercial businesses, including the Aurora Mall, the Town Center at Aurora, and the Aurora City Place shopping center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Aurora had a population of 325,078, making it the third most populous city in Colorado. The city has a population density of 2,093 people per square mile, and a median household income of $60,945.
The racial makeup of Aurora is as follows: 63.2% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% African American, 4.2% Asian, and 3.1% other. The city is also home to a large number of immigrants, with over 20% of the population being foreign-born.
Aurora is home to a number of religious denominations, with the largest being the Catholic Church, followed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the United Methodist Church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Additionally, the city is home to a number of non-denominational churches.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Aurora?
Total Population of Aurora is 387,349.
What is the Total Male Population of Aurora?
Total Male Population of Aurora is 194,667.
What is the Total Female Population of Aurora?
Total Female Population of Aurora is 192,682.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aurora?
There are 101.03 Males per 100 Females in Aurora.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aurora?
There are 98.98 Females per 100 Males in Aurora.
What is the Median Population Age in Aurora?
Median Population Age in Aurora is 35.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Aurora
Average Family Size in Aurora is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Aurora
Average Household Size in Aurora is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aurora?
Per Capita income in Aurora is $38,047.
What is the Median Family Income in Aurora?
Median Family Income in Aurora is $93,377.
What is the Median Household income in Aurora?
Median Household Income in Aurora is $78,685.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aurora?
Income or Wage Gap in Aurora is 20.0%.
Women in Aurora earn 80.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Aurora?
Family Income Deficit in Aurora is $11,856.
Families that are below poverty line in Aurora earn $11,856 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aurora?
Inequality or Gini Index in Aurora is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Aurora?
There are 218,072 People in the Labor Forcein in Aurora.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aurora?
71.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Aurora.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aurora?
Unemployment Rate in Aurora is 5.5%.