Aurora, IL

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Aurora Overview

181,405
TOTAL POPULATION
90,255
MALE POPULATION
91,150
FEMALE POPULATION
99.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,064
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,491
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,943
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,560
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
101,279
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Aurora Zip Codes

Aurora Area Codes

Race in Aurora

The most populous races in Aurora are White / Caucasian (87,853 | 48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (76,816 | 42.3%), and Two or more Races (30,037 | 16.6%).
Race in Aurora
Race# Population% Population
Asian19,49610.7%
Black / African American19,34310.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2130.1%
Hispanic or Latino76,81642.3%
Native / Alaskan1,9411.1%
White / Caucasian87,85348.4%
Two or more Races30,03716.6%
Some other Race22,52212.4%
Total181,405100.0%

Ancestry in Aurora

The most populous ancestries reported in Aurora are Mexican (66,993 | 36.9%), German (20,338 | 11.2%), Irish (11,682 | 6.4%), Thai (10,794 | 5.9%), and Italian (7,885 | 4.3%), together accounting for 64.9% of all Aurora residents.
Ancestry in Aurora
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan390.0%
African7290.4%
Alaska Native520.0%
Alaskan Athabascan280.0%
Albanian3070.2%
American3,0591.7%
Apache220.0%
Arab9080.5%
Argentinean2940.2%
Armenian120.0%
Australian60.0%
Austrian3320.2%
Bangladeshi230.0%
Belgian1580.1%
Belizean110.0%
Bhutanese3080.2%
Blackfeet350.0%
Bolivian410.0%
Brazilian100.0%
British3750.2%
British West Indian30.0%
Bulgarian3240.2%
Burmese6060.3%
Cambodian470.0%
Canadian1160.1%
Cape Verdean380.0%
Central American1,2770.7%
Central American Indian3070.2%
Cherokee2600.1%
Chilean1020.1%
Chippewa940.1%
Colombian6350.4%
Costa Rican180.0%
Croatian3080.2%
Crow60.0%
Cuban4980.3%
Cypriot510.0%
Czech1,0030.5%
Czechoslovakian3070.2%
Danish3300.2%
Delaware40.0%
Dominican3480.2%
Dutch9510.5%
Eastern European4650.3%
Ecuadorian2120.1%
Egyptian280.0%
English6,7573.7%
Estonian90.0%
Ethiopian350.0%
European2,0451.1%
Fijian30.0%
Filipino170.0%
Finnish2380.1%
French1,6440.9%
French Canadian3050.2%
German20,33811.2%
Greek7150.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro80.0%
Guatemalan6290.4%
Guyanese100.0%
Honduran670.0%
Hungarian5000.3%
Icelander260.0%
Indian (Asian)2,0201.1%
Indonesian2710.2%
Inupiat300.0%
Iranian1080.1%
Iraqi1370.1%
Irish11,6826.4%
Italian7,8854.3%
Jamaican2640.2%
Jordanian790.0%
Korean2,7371.5%
Laotian430.0%
Latvian110.0%
Lebanese960.1%
Lithuanian7470.4%
Luxembourger3990.2%
Macedonian430.0%
Malaysian3540.2%
Maltese510.0%
Mexican66,99336.9%
Mexican American Indian1,0300.6%
Mongolian260.0%
Moroccan160.0%
Native Hawaiian640.0%
Navajo400.0%
New Zealander200.0%
Nicaraguan1530.1%
Nigerian6960.4%
Northern European1260.1%
Norwegian1,6570.9%
Okinawan220.0%
Pakistani2160.1%
Palestinian880.1%
Pennsylvania German230.0%
Peruvian2030.1%
Polish7,7264.3%
Portuguese1320.1%
Puerto Rican4,5712.5%
Romanian1,0030.5%
Russian1,0800.6%
Salvadoran4100.2%
Scandinavian3190.2%
Scotch-Irish5770.3%
Scottish1,2820.7%
Serbian1620.1%
Sioux440.0%
Slavic540.0%
Slovak1850.1%
Slovene750.0%
South American1,7220.9%
Spaniard4090.2%
Spanish1200.1%
Sri Lankan7400.4%
Subsaharan African1,7300.9%
Swedish2,3731.3%
Swiss990.1%
Syrian4290.2%
Thai10,7945.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian300.0%
Turkish520.0%
Ugandan380.0%
Ukrainian3700.2%
Venezuelan2350.1%
Vietnamese1020.1%
Welsh4530.3%
Yugoslavian1260.1%
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Immigrants in Aurora

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aurora came from Latin America (28,336 | 15.6%), Central America (26,471 | 14.6%), Mexico (25,652 | 14.1%), Asia (13,800 | 7.6%), and South Central Asia (9,001 | 5.0%), together accounting for 56.9% of all Aurora residents.
Immigrants in Aurora
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1230.1%
Africa9710.5%
Albania2190.1%
Argentina1700.1%
Asia13,8007.6%
Australia90.0%
Bangladesh1350.1%
Belarus130.0%
Belize110.0%
Bolivia790.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil930.1%
Bulgaria2010.1%
Canada2670.2%
Caribbean7590.4%
Central America26,47114.6%
Chile420.0%
China1,2560.7%
Colombia3210.2%
Costa Rica50.0%
Croatia80.0%
Cuba4200.2%
Czechoslovakia500.0%
Denmark150.0%
Dominican Republic1320.1%
Eastern Africa1730.1%
Eastern Asia1,4770.8%
Eastern Europe2,1801.2%
Ecuador1550.1%
Egypt380.0%
El Salvador3340.2%
England360.0%
Eritrea170.0%
Ethiopia180.0%
Europe2,8921.6%
France210.0%
Germany2450.1%
Greece470.0%
Guatemala2240.1%
Guyana730.0%
Haiti60.0%
Honduras1240.1%
Hong Kong940.1%
Hungary410.0%
India7,3854.1%
Indonesia690.0%
Iran510.0%
Iraq930.1%
Ireland120.0%
Italy320.0%
Jamaica1350.1%
Japan190.0%
Jordan270.0%
Kenya280.0%
Korea1550.1%
Kuwait420.0%
Laos2140.1%
Latin America28,33615.6%
Lebanon190.0%
Liberia1030.1%
Lithuania980.1%
Malaysia1280.1%
Mexico25,65214.1%
Middle Africa1230.1%
Moldova3960.2%
Morocco90.0%
Nepal2120.1%
Nicaragua1210.1%
Nigeria4860.3%
North Macedonia680.0%
Northern Africa660.0%
Northern Europe3360.2%
Oceania1330.1%
Pakistan7440.4%
Peru600.0%
Philippines1,5910.9%
Poland4150.2%
Romania330.0%
Russia4780.3%
Saudi Arabia250.0%
Scotland940.1%
Serbia480.0%
Singapore570.0%
South America1,1060.6%
South Central Asia9,0015.0%
South Eastern Asia2,7971.5%
Southern Europe1100.1%
Spain310.0%
Sri Lanka320.0%
Sweden270.0%
Syria500.0%
Taiwan540.0%
Thailand1320.1%
Trinidad and Tobago660.0%
Turkey70.0%
Uganda380.0%
Ukraine830.1%
Uzbekistan2230.1%
Venezuela1130.1%
Vietnam4380.2%
Western Africa5990.3%
Western Asia5250.3%
Western Europe2660.2%
Zaire1120.1%
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Sex and Age in Aurora

Sex and Age in Aurora

The most populous age groups in Aurora are 10 to 14 Years (7,759 | 8.6%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (7,572 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,256 (6.9%)5,303 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years6,267 (6.9%)5,816 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years7,759 (8.6%)7,572 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years7,740 (8.6%)7,484 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,420 (7.1%)6,071 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,883 (6.5%)5,822 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years5,692 (6.3%)5,522 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years7,062 (7.8%)7,142 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years7,055 (7.8%)7,159 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years7,277 (8.1%)7,171 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years6,093 (6.8%)5,801 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years5,199 (5.8%)4,854 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years3,524 (3.9%)4,408 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years3,399 (3.8%)3,736 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years2,054 (2.3%)3,123 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years1,390 (1.5%)1,747 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years635 (0.7%)1,203 (1.3%)
85 Years and over550 (0.6%)1,216 (1.3%)
Total90,255 (100.0%)91,150 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Aurora

Median Family Size in Aurora

The median family size in Aurora is 3.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (31,105 | 69.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,464 | 10.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Aurora
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,105 (69.6%)3.61
Single Male/Father4,464 (10.0%)3.02
Single Female/Mother9,154 (20.5%)3.09
Total Families44,723 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Aurora

The median household size in Aurora is 2.97 persons per household, with married-couple households (31,105 | 51.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (15,769 | 26.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Aurora
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,105 (51.4%)3.65
Single Male/Father4,464 (7.4%)3.54
Single Female/Mother9,154 (15.1%)3.33
Non-family15,769 (26.1%)1.27
Total Households60,492 (100.0%)2.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora

Out of a total of 60,492 households in Aurora, 44,723 (73.9%) are family households, while 15,769 (26.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,481, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,166.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aurora
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,166 (20.1%)
2-Person Households13,481 (22.3%)3,100 (5.1%)
3-Person Households10,760 (17.8%)426 (0.7%)
4-Person Households10,779 (17.8%)70 (0.1%)
5-Person Households5,966 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,280 (3.8%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,457 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total44,723 (73.9%)15,769 (26.1%)

Female Fertility in Aurora

Fertility by Age in Aurora

Average fertility rate in Aurora is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Aurora
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years21 (1.1%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,359 (72.1%)78.0
35 to 50 years505 (26.8%)22.0
Total1,885 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora

71.3% of women with births (1,885) in Aurora are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 23.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aurora
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years957 (70.4%)402 (29.6%)
35 to 50 years387 (76.6%)118 (23.4%)
Total1,344 (71.3%)541 (28.7%)

Fertility by Education in Aurora

Average fertility rate in Aurora is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 30.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School254 (13.5%)23.0
High School Diploma565 (30.0%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree463 (24.6%)38.0
Bachelor's Degree354 (18.8%)39.0
Graduate Degree249 (13.2%)41.0
Total1,885 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora

28.7% of women with births in Aurora are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 48.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School131 (51.6%)123 (48.4%)
High School Diploma394 (69.7%)171 (30.3%)
College or Associate's Degree291 (62.8%)172 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree279 (78.8%)75 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,344 (71.3%)541 (28.7%)

Income in Aurora

Income Overview in Aurora

Per Capita Income in Aurora is $38,064, while median incomes of families and households are $97,491 and $85,943 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income181,405$38,064
Median Family Income44,723$97,491
Mean Family Income44,723$121,881
Median Household Income60,492$85,943
Mean Household Income60,492$112,069
Income Deficit44,723$9,560
Wage / Income Gap (%)181,40527.73%
Wage / Income Gap ($)181,40572.27¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index181,4050.42

Earnings by Sex in Aurora

Average Earnings in Aurora are $39,624, $45,945 for men and $33,204 for women, a difference of 27.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Aurora
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male55,337 (52.7%)$45,945
Female49,575 (47.2%)$33,204
Total104,912 (100.0%)$39,624

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora

The most common earnings brackets in Aurora are $100,000+ for men (11,391 | 20.6%) and $100,000+ for women (4,336 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aurora
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,418 (4.4%)2,943 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,447 (2.6%)1,979 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,300 (2.4%)2,630 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999759 (1.4%)1,199 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,501 (2.7%)1,868 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,292 (2.3%)1,752 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,479 (2.7%)1,609 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999823 (1.5%)1,541 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,391 (2.5%)2,252 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,448 (2.6%)2,258 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,340 (6.0%)3,151 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,661 (6.6%)2,750 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,168 (5.7%)2,986 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,987 (5.4%)2,824 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,599 (4.7%)2,446 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,978 (3.6%)1,802 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,653 (6.6%)2,904 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,267 (5.9%)2,506 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,435 (9.8%)3,839 (7.7%)
$100,000+11,391 (20.6%)4,336 (8.7%)
Total55,337 (100.0%)49,575 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Average earnings in Aurora are $55,442 for men and $38,867 for women, a difference of 29.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,789, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,672. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,704, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,660.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,672$24,660
High School Diploma$42,699$30,957
College or Associate's Degree$52,660$35,632
Bachelor's Degree$89,777$52,876
Graduate Degree$116,789$73,704
Total$55,442$38,867

Family Income in Aurora

Family Income Brackets in Aurora

According to the Aurora family income data, there are 9,481 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 805 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Aurora
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0732.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998051.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6553.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0134.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994,1159.2%
$50,000 to $74,9997,15616.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996,17213.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999,48121.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,50112.3%
$200,000+6,75315.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora

4-person families (10,301 | 23.0%) account for the highest median family income in Aurora with $119,908 per family, while 2-person families (14,975 | 33.5%) have the highest median income of $42,841 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aurora
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,975 (33.5%)$85,682
3-Person Families10,768 (24.1%)$97,697
4-Person Families10,301 (23.0%)$119,908
5-Person Families5,536 (12.4%)$98,255
6-Person Families2,042 (4.6%)$83,720
7+ Person Families1,101 (2.5%)$116,836
Total44,723 (100.0%)$97,491

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora

The median family income in Aurora is $97,491, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,223) having the highest median family income of $130,144, while families with no earners (2,940) have the lowest median family income of $43,836, accounting for 20.6% and 6.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Aurora
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,940 (6.6%)$43,836
1 Earner12,859 (28.7%)$68,100
2 Earners19,701 (44.1%)$113,007
3+ Earners9,223 (20.6%)$130,144
Total44,723 (100.0%)$97,491

Household Income in Aurora

Household Income Brackets in Aurora

With 11,796 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 1,149 households (1.9%) 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 $10,0002,1783.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1491.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,3885.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9644.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996,17010.2%
$50,000 to $74,99910,10216.7%
$75,000 to $99,9998,46914.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911,79619.5%
$150,000 to $199,9996,23110.3%
$200,000+8,04513.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora

The median household income in Aurora is $85,943, with the highest median household income of $104,603 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 24,573 households (40.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $55,994, with 1,893 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Aurora
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,893 (3.1%)$55,994
25 to 44 Years23,447 (38.8%)$84,776
45 to 64 Years24,573 (40.6%)$104,603
65+ Years10,579 (17.5%)$62,599
Total60,492 (100.0%)$85,943

Poverty in Aurora

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Aurora, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 324 males (31.8%) and 199 females (18.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years831 (13.3%)872 (16.5%)
5 Years324 (31.8%)199 (18.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,466 (17.4%)1,201 (15.9%)
12 to 14 Years549 (12.6%)410 (9.2%)
15 Years168 (10.7%)276 (17.8%)
16 and 17 Years412 (13.4%)329 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years728 (7.9%)826 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Years848 (7.3%)1,162 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years962 (6.8%)1,801 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years648 (4.9%)1,373 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years470 (5.4%)554 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years512 (9.5%)697 (10.3%)
75 Years and over159 (6.7%)460 (11.6%)
Total8,077 (9.0%)10,160 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora

According to the poverty statistics in Aurora, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.2% of males and 94.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,402 (86.7%)4,405 (83.5%)
5 Years694 (68.2%)883 (81.6%)
6 to 11 Years6,973 (82.6%)6,378 (84.2%)
12 to 14 Years3,798 (87.4%)4,030 (90.8%)
15 Years1,403 (89.3%)1,274 (82.2%)
16 and 17 Years2,669 (86.6%)2,969 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,503 (92.1%)7,665 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years10,727 (92.7%)10,148 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years13,148 (93.2%)12,470 (87.4%)
45 to 54 Years12,706 (95.2%)11,534 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years8,219 (94.6%)8,663 (94.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,876 (90.5%)6,086 (89.7%)
75 Years and over2,222 (93.3%)3,516 (88.4%)
Total81,340 (91.0%)80,021 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aurora show that 4.7% or 1,470 of the total 31,105 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 69.0%, comprising of 100 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 392 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aurora
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,053 (96.8%)432 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children13,184 (97.1%)392 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,353 (86.0%)546 (14.0%)
5 or more Children45 (31.0%)100 (69.0%)
Total29,635 (95.3%)1,470 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora

According to the poverty data in Aurora, 8.3% or 371 single-father households and 21.8% or 1,999 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (34.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (53.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children27 (1.5%)245 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children235 (10.7%)1,427 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children101 (24.9%)271 (28.7%)
5 or more Children8 (34.8%)56 (53.8%)
Total371 (8.3%)1,999 (21.8%)

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

The poverty data for Aurora shows that 1,470 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 2,370 of the single-parent households (17.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 households (69.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 household (50.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aurora
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children432 (3.2%)272 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children392 (2.9%)1,662 (24.2%)
3 or 4 Children546 (14.0%)372 (27.5%)
5 or more Children100 (69.0%)64 (50.4%)
Total1,470 (4.7%)2,370 (17.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Aurora

Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora

Among the 93,743 employed individuals in Aurora, private company employees (72,880 | 77.7%), not-for-profit organizations (5,894 | 6.3%), and local government employees (4,921 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Aurora
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72,88077.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,2563.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,4873.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,8946.3%
Local Government Employees4,9215.2%
State Government Employees1,5901.7%
Federal Government Employees1,5181.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1970.2%
Total93,743100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Aurora

According to the labor force statistics for Aurora, out of the total population over 16 years of age (139,311), 72.7% or 101,279 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 5,672 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.1% or 9,767 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.4% or 612 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Aurora
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,882 (48.6%)612 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years10,717 (85.8%)986 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years10,183 (87.0%)815 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years9,767 (87.1%)479 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years24,468 (86.1%)930 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years22,944 (87.1%)1,078 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years8,183 (81.4%)417 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years5,307 (66.9%)154 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,373 (27.4%)169 (5.0%)
75 Years and over411 (6.1%)5 (1.2%)
Total101,279 (72.7%)5,672 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora

According to labor force statistics for Aurora, 84.5% of individuals (80,836) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (95,664) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 3,880 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 88.0% or 30,870 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 1,324 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13,928 (79.7%)909 (5.2%)
High School Diploma15,950 (81.8%)1,092 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree20,068 (85.0%)1,558 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,870 (88.0%)1,052 (3.0%)
Total80,836 (84.5%)4,592 (4.8%)

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 (8,240 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (7,923 | 8.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,788 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (5,869 | 6.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (4,900 | 5.1%).
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 (90.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.7%), and Legal Services & Support (74.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,114 (62.1%)3,126 (37.9%)
Business & Financial2,845 (48.5%)3,024 (51.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,064 (77.9%)1,724 (22.1%)
Computers & Mathematics3,587 (73.2%)1,313 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,735 (90.1%)191 (9.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science742 (77.1%)220 (22.9%)
Community & Social Service 2,219 (28.0%)5,704 (72.0%)
Education, Arts & Media394 (27.7%)1,031 (72.4%)
Legal Services & Support144 (25.6%)419 (74.4%)
Education Instruction & Library1,241 (25.7%)3,588 (74.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment440 (39.8%)666 (60.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating732 (16.3%)3,753 (83.7%)
Health Technologists423 (15.0%)2,399 (85.0%)
Total (Category)16,974 (49.5%)17,331 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Aurora are Food Preparation & Serving (5,973 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,010 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (2,637 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (2,567 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (1,448 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Aurora

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Aurora, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.4%), Security & Protection (66.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support381 (14.4%)2,256 (85.6%)
Security & Protection960 (66.3%)488 (33.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention696 (63.7%)397 (36.3%)
Law Enforcement264 (74.4%)91 (25.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,323 (38.9%)3,650 (61.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,579 (64.3%)1,431 (35.7%)
Personal Care & Service668 (26.0%)1,899 (74.0%)
Total (Category)6,911 (41.5%)9,724 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aurora are Office & Administration (10,679 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (8,930 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Aurora

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,763 (53.3%)4,167 (46.7%)
Office & Administration2,800 (26.2%)7,879 (73.8%)
Total (Category)7,563 (38.6%)12,046 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aurora are Construction & Extraction (4,134 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,780 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 0.1%).
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 & Forestry31 (67.4%)15 (32.6%)
Construction & Extraction3,909 (94.6%)225 (5.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,759 (98.8%)21 (1.2%)
Total (Category)5,699 (95.6%)261 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aurora are Production (8,197 | 8.6%), Material Moving (6,931 | 7.3%), and Transportation (3,860 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Aurora

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Aurora
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,287 (64.5%)2,910 (35.5%)
Transportation3,336 (86.4%)524 (13.6%)
Material Moving4,740 (68.4%)2,191 (31.6%)
Total (Category)13,363 (70.4%)5,625 (29.6%)
Total (Overall)50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

Employment Industries in Aurora

The major employment industries in Aurora include Manufacturing (13,865 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (11,650 | 12.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,074 | 11.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (7,831 | 8.2%), and Professional & Scientific (7,149 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Aurora

Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora

The Aurora industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.5%), Construction (89.4%), and Utilities (82.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.8%), Enterprise Management (69.0%), and Educational Services (66.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aurora
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting94 (64.8%)51 (35.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction123 (92.5%)10 (7.5%)
Construction4,707 (89.4%)556 (10.6%)
Manufacturing9,435 (68.0%)4,430 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,905 (63.7%)1,084 (36.3%)
Retail Trade5,511 (47.3%)6,139 (52.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,601 (69.9%)1,985 (30.1%)
Utilities547 (82.9%)113 (17.1%)
Information770 (60.4%)504 (39.6%)
Finance & Insurance2,485 (46.9%)2,814 (53.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing790 (57.0%)596 (43.0%)
Professional & Scientific4,453 (62.3%)2,696 (37.7%)
Enterprise Management88 (31.0%)196 (69.0%)
Administrative & Support3,546 (61.5%)2,217 (38.5%)
Educational Services2,273 (33.1%)4,595 (66.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,231 (20.2%)8,843 (79.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation836 (50.1%)831 (49.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,405 (43.5%)4,426 (56.5%)
Public Administration869 (46.9%)982 (53.0%)
Total50,510 (52.9%)44,987 (47.1%)

Education in Aurora

School Enrollment in Aurora

The most common levels of schooling among the 50,809 students in Aurora are high school (12,533 | 24.7%), middle school (12,217 | 24.0%), and elementary school (9,849 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Aurora
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,5615.0%
Kindergarten2,6285.2%
Elementary School9,84919.4%
Middle School12,21724.0%
High School12,53324.7%
College / Undergraduate8,70117.1%
Graduate / Professional2,3204.6%
Total50,809100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aurora

Out of a total of 50,809 students who are enrolled in schools in Aurora, 6,961 (13.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 43,848 (86.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 977 (47.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,417 (94.3% 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 Olds1,484 (64.7%)811 (35.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,462 (92.7%)823 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,417 (94.3%)869 (5.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,604 (93.2%)627 (6.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,072 (79.8%)776 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,975 (69.3%)1,318 (30.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,073 (52.3%)977 (47.7%)
35 Years and over1,758 (69.7%)763 (30.3%)
Total43,848 (86.3%)6,961 (13.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aurora

Business (8,706 | 20.2%), education (5,258 | 12.2%), engineering (4,802 | 11.1%), science & technology (4,077 | 9.4%), and computers & mathematics (3,391 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 43,209 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 & Mathematics3,3917.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,9384.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6053.7%
Psychology1,6073.7%
Social Sciences2,3955.5%
Engineering4,80211.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies3760.9%
Science & Technology4,0779.4%
Business8,70620.2%
Education5,25812.2%
Literature & Languages1,8744.3%
Liberal Arts & History1,4513.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,4893.5%
Communications2,1044.9%
Arts & Humanities2,1364.9%
Total43,209100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Aurora

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aurora are males with 2 vehicles (21,034, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (18,715, making up 48.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aurora
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle891 (1.8%)681 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle8,276 (16.7%)8,311 (19.0%)
2 Vehicles21,034 (42.4%)18,715 (42.7%)
3 Vehicles12,322 (24.9%)9,687 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles4,544 (9.2%)4,307 (9.8%)
5 or more Vehicles2,494 (5.0%)2,152 (4.9%)
Total49,561 (100.0%)43,853 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Aurora

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aurora are 15 to 19 minutes (12,247 commuters, 14.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (11,640 commuters, 14.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (11,268 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Aurora
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2101.5%
5 to 9 Minutes6,6508.1%
10 to 14 Minutes11,64014.1%
15 to 19 Minutes12,24714.9%
20 to 24 Minutes11,26813.7%
25 to 29 Minutes5,7807.0%
30 to 34 Minutes10,28512.5%
35 to 39 Minutes3,4304.2%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9084.7%
45 to 59 Minutes6,5508.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6,7328.2%
90 or more Minutes2,7043.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Aurora

The most common commute times in Aurora are 20 to 24 minutes (6,282 commuters, 14.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,243 commuters, 16.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Aurora
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes535 (1.2%)675 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,725 (6.2%)3,925 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,982 (13.5%)5,658 (14.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,004 (13.6%)6,243 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,282 (14.2%)4,986 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,513 (5.7%)3,267 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,808 (13.1%)4,477 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,811 (4.1%)1,619 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,463 (5.6%)1,445 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,185 (9.5%)2,365 (6.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,248 (9.6%)2,484 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,699 (3.8%)1,005 (2.6%)

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 (5,708, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,425, 11.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aurora
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,503 (7.9%)1,894 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,524 (8.0%)1,380 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,831 (6.4%)2,050 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,048 (11.4%)3,369 (8.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,909 (8.8%)3,750 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,708 (12.9%)4,425 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,392 (7.7%)4,032 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,652 (8.3%)4,337 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,214 (2.7%)1,991 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,187 (4.9%)2,538 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,021 (2.3%)1,455 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM545 (1.2%)322 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,928 (8.9%)4,029 (10.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,793 (8.6%)2,577 (6.8%)
Total44,255 (100.0%)38,149 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora

Of the total 60,492 dwellings in Aurora, owner-occupied units account for 40,402 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 20,090 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Aurora
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40,40266.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20,09033.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units60,492100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Household Size in Aurora
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,16620.1%
2-Person Household16,58127.4%
3-Person Household11,18618.5%
4+ Person Household20,55934.0%
Total Housing Units60,492100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,661 (54.7%)5,505 (45.3%)
2-Person Household11,535 (69.6%)5,046 (30.4%)
3-Person Household7,582 (67.8%)3,604 (32.2%)
4+ Person Household14,624 (71.1%)5,935 (28.9%)
Total Housing Units40,402 (66.8%)20,090 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aurora
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,195 (55.6%)4,142 (44.4%)
High School Diploma7,082 (58.1%)5,101 (41.9%)
College/Associate Degree10,069 (61.7%)6,260 (38.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,056 (79.7%)4,587 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aurora
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11,12518.4%
35 to 44 Years14,21523.5%
45 to 54 Years14,43623.9%
55 to 64 Years10,13716.8%
65 to 74 Years7,02811.6%
75 to 84 Years2,7244.5%
85 Years and Over8271.4%
Total60,492100.0%

Housing Finances in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora

Median Income by Occupancy in Aurora
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied40,402 (66.8%)$105,880
Renter-Occupied20,090 (33.2%)$58,608
Average60,492 (100.0%)$85,943

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aurora
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000568 (1.4%)838 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999336 (0.8%)421 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999295 (0.7%)872 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999556 (1.4%)864 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999640 (1.6%)1,301 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,665 (4.1%)1,295 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,180 (7.9%)2,986 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,984 (14.8%)4,104 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,800 (14.4%)2,695 (13.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,030 (22.4%)2,792 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more12,348 (30.6%)1,922 (9.6%)
Total40,402 (100.0%)20,090 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aurora
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300286 (0.7%)414 (2.1%)
$300 to $4991,219 (3.0%)458 (2.3%)
$500 to $7995,257 (13.0%)883 (4.4%)
$800 to $9993,133 (7.7%)1,953 (9.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4999,077 (22.5%)6,589 (32.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,399 (20.8%)6,175 (30.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,511 (13.6%)2,406 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,565 (8.8%)521 (2.6%)
$3,000 or more3,955 (9.8%)289 (1.4%)
Total40,402 (100.0%)20,090 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora

Housing Structures in Aurora
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached36,29360.0%
Single Unit, Attached9,98016.5%
2 Unit Apartments2,7284.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,7044.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,1603.6%
10 or more Apartments6,51210.8%
Mobile Home / Other1150.2%
Total60,492100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aurora
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached31,568 (87.0%)4,725 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached6,630 (66.4%)3,350 (33.6%)
2 Unit Apartments477 (17.5%)2,251 (82.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments624 (23.1%)2,080 (76.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments425 (19.7%)1,735 (80.3%)
10 or more Apartments619 (9.5%)5,893 (90.5%)
Mobile Home / Other59 (51.3%)56 (48.7%)
Total40,402 (66.8%)20,090 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aurora
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room79 (0.2%)574 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms773 (1.9%)4,583 (22.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,311 (28.0%)9,841 (49.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,903 (39.4%)3,787 (18.9%)
8 or more Rooms12,336 (30.5%)1,305 (6.5%)
Total40,402 (100.0%)20,090 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aurora
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas36,787 (91.0%)13,206 (65.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas335 (0.8%)257 (1.3%)
Electricity3,120 (7.7%)6,141 (30.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)4 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels46 (0.1%)145 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used114 (0.3%)337 (1.7%)
Total40,402 (100.0%)20,090 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora

Household Vehicle Usage in Aurora
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle745 (1.8%)2,115 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle9,942 (24.6%)8,022 (39.9%)
2 Vehicles17,648 (43.7%)7,245 (36.1%)
3 or more Vehicles12,067 (29.9%)2,708 (13.5%)
Total40,402 (100.0%)20,090 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Aurora

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aurora

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,18128,221
Median Property Value$225,100$248,300
Median Household Income$85,331$9,353
Monthly Housing Costs$794$3,828
Real Estate Taxes$5,050$463

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000232 (1.9%)434 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999616 (5.1%)633 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9997,687 (63.1%)17,558 (62.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,878 (23.6%)7,812 (27.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999522 (4.3%)1,483 (5.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99973 (0.6%)152 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more173 (1.4%)149 (0.5%)
Total12,181 (100.0%)28,221 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000543 (4.5%)565 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999684 (5.6%)361 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999653 (5.4%)807 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,455 (11.9%)1,012 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,938 (15.9%)1,725 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,710 (14.0%)4,046 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,203 (18.1%)4,090 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more2,995 (24.6%)6,827 (24.2%)
Total12,181 (100.0%)28,221 (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 2.0x4,160 (34.2%)115,930 (410.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,957 (24.3%)11,866 (42.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,600 (13.1%)8,241 (29.2%)
4.0x or more3,238 (26.6%)3,550 (12.6%)
Total12,181 (100.0%)28,221 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aurora
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800185 (1.5%)56 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499420 (3.5%)369 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,49911,341 (93.1%)495 (1.8%)
Total12,181 (100.0%)28,221 (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 Years13,156 (96.3%)506 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years35,569 (94.9%)1,929 (5.1%)
19 to 25 Years15,381 (85.2%)2,669 (14.8%)
26 to 34 Years16,709 (82.3%)3,600 (17.7%)
35 to 44 Years23,132 (81.6%)5,203 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years22,647 (86.2%)3,614 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years16,358 (91.4%)1,547 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,010 (98.7%)161 (1.3%)
75 Years and older6,316 (99.4%)41 (0.6%)
Total161,278 (89.3%)19,270 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aurora
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,156 (96.3%)506 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen35,569 (94.9%)1,929 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,381 (85.2%)2,669 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aurora
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,069 (86.1%)1,795 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,745 (82.7%)4,131 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,651 (85.4%)4,044 (14.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,897 (88.6%)3,072 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over82,206 (93.1%)6,084 (6.9%)

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 66,598 (48.3%)7,242 (53.0%)
6 to 18 Years14,909 (39.8%)22,283 (59.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,124 (17.3%)12,721 (70.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,789 (13.7%)14,162 (69.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,759 (13.3%)20,057 (70.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,480 (13.3%)19,879 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,943 (16.4%)14,004 (78.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,160 (91.7%)7,353 (60.4%)
75 Years and over6,146 (96.7%)3,976 (62.5%)
Total54,908 (30.4%)121,677 (67.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aurora
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years82 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years981 (5.2%)724 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,110 (5.3%)1,261 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,785 (7.7%)2,840 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,019 (18.9%)1,663 (24.5%)
75 Years and over1,221 (51.3%)1,955 (49.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aurora

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years60 (0.3%)100 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years151 (0.7%)70 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years508 (1.4%)487 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years374 (6.9%)360 (5.3%)
75 Years and over455 (19.1%)808 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years219 (1.2%)208 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years180 (0.9%)304 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years733 (2.0%)569 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years146 (2.7%)224 (3.3%)
75 Years and over131 (5.5%)391 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years888 (4.8%)356 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years883 (4.2%)755 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,124 (3.1%)1,047 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years231 (4.3%)365 (5.4%)
75 Years and over272 (11.4%)738 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years88 (0.5%)75 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years89 (0.4%)205 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,379 (3.8%)1,502 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years600 (11.1%)1,132 (16.7%)
75 Years and over926 (38.9%)1,394 (35.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Aurora: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years273 (1.5%)108 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years165 (0.8%)88 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years451 (1.3%)432 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years268 (5.0%)273 (4.0%)
75 Years and over333 (14.0%)743 (18.7%)

Technology Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora

Computing Device Access in Aurora
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48,53680.2%
Smartphone55,51491.8%
Tablet41,18868.1%
No Computing Device2,7714.6%
Total60,492100.0%

Internet Access in Aurora

Internet Access in Aurora
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet370.1%
Broadband Home48,10979.5%
Cellular Data Only4,4567.4%
Satellite Internet3,4295.7%
No Internet6,40410.6%
Total60,492100.0%

Aurora Summary

Aurora, Illinois is a city located in the western suburbs of Chicago, in Kane and DuPage counties. It is the second-largest city in the state of Illinois, with a population of over 200,000 people. Aurora is known for its diverse population, its vibrant economy, and its rich history.

Geography

Aurora is located in the Fox River Valley, about 40 miles west of Chicago. The city is situated on the Fox River, which runs through the center of the city. The city is bordered by the towns of North Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, and Sugar Grove. The city is divided into three distinct regions: the East Side, the West Side, and the Far West Side. The East Side is the most populous and is home to the downtown area, while the West Side is more residential and is home to the Fox Valley Mall. The Far West Side is the least populated and is home to the Aurora University campus.

History

Aurora was first settled in 1834 by settlers from New York. The city was originally named McCartyville, after one of the settlers, John McCarty. In 1837, the city was renamed Aurora, after the Roman goddess of the dawn. The city was officially incorporated in 1845.
In the late 19th century, Aurora became a major industrial center, with several factories and mills located along the Fox River. The city was also home to several large companies, including the Aurora Watch Company, the Aurora Gasoline Company, and the Aurora Brewing Company.
In the early 20th century, Aurora experienced a period of rapid growth, as the city became a major transportation hub. The city was home to several railroads, including the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad, the Aurora, Elgin & Fox River Electric Company, and the Aurora, Joliet & Elgin Railroad.

Economy

Aurora is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several large companies, including the Caterpillar Corporation, the Fox Valley Mall, and the Hollywood Casino. The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Aurora University, Waubonsee Community College, and the Illinois Math and Science Academy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Aurora was 197,899. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.3% White, 28.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% African American, and 5.3% Asian. The city is also home to a large immigrant population, with over 20% of the population being foreign-born.
The median household income in Aurora is $60,945, and the median home value is $182,400. The city has a poverty rate of 13.3%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Aurora, Illinois is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse population. The city is home to a variety of industries, educational institutions, and businesses, and is a major transportation hub. The city is also home to a diverse population, with a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. Aurora is a great place to live, work, and play, and is a great example of the diversity and vibrancy of the state of Illinois.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Aurora?
Total Population of Aurora is 181,405.
What is the Total Male Population of Aurora?
Total Male Population of Aurora is 90,255.
What is the Total Female Population of Aurora?
Total Female Population of Aurora is 91,150.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aurora?
There are 99.02 Males per 100 Females in Aurora.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aurora?
There are 100.99 Females per 100 Males in Aurora.
What is the Median Population Age in Aurora?
Median Population Age in Aurora is 35.4 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 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aurora?
Per Capita income in Aurora is $38,064.
What is the Median Family Income in Aurora?
Median Family Income in Aurora is $97,491.
What is the Median Household income in Aurora?
Median Household Income in Aurora is $85,943.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aurora?
Income or Wage Gap in Aurora is 27.7%.
Women in Aurora earn 72.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Aurora?
Family Income Deficit in Aurora is $9,560.
Families that are below poverty line in Aurora earn $9,560 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 101,279 People in the Labor Forcein in Aurora.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aurora?
72.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Aurora.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aurora?
Unemployment Rate in Aurora is 5.6%.