Aurora, CO Demographics
What is the population of Aurora?
There are 387,349 residents in Aurora, with a median age of 35.1. Of this, 50.26% are males and 49.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.95% of the resident pool in Aurora, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.9%. Additionally, 12.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 314,598 people in Aurora currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 387,349 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 194,667 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 192,682 | 0.9% |
Male Population 50.26%
Female Population 49.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.1 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 298,049 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 42,214 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 47,086 | -1.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.95%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.9%
Not Citizen 12.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,071 | 2.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 29,433 | -1.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 24,432 | 2.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 11,194 | 2.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 314,598 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.8%
Moved from Same County 7.69%
Moved from Same State 6.38%
Moved from Different State 2.92%
Same House as Last Year 82.2%
What are the employment statistics in Aurora?
White-collar workers make up 75.04% of the working population in Aurora, while blue-collar employees account for 24.96%. There are also 19,189 entrepreneurs in Aurora (9.39% of the workforce); 147,137 workers employed in private companies (71.99%); and 23,986 people working in governmental institutions (11.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 153,382 | 0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 51,005 | 4.4% |
White Collar 75.04%
Blue Collar 24.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,189 | 3.4% |
| Private Companies | 147,137 | 0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,986 | 2.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,075 | 4.7% |
Self Employees 9.39%
Private Companies 71.99%
Governmental Workers 11.74%
Not for Profit Companies 6.89%
How many households are there in Aurora?
There are a total of 141,125 households in Aurora, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.64% of these Aurora households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.36%. Additionally, 33.95% of households have children and 66.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 141,125 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 91,222 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 49,903 | 3.7% |
Family Households 64.64%
Non-Family Households 35.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 47,910 | 1.5% |
| Households without Children | 93,215 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 33.95%
Households without Children 66.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Aurora?
The average annual household income in Aurora is $101,182, while the median household income sits at $78,685 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $83,548, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,384. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,882 and $61,355, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,182 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | 9.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 340,172 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Aurora?
There are 147,725 housing units in Aurora, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 141,125 occupied housing units in Aurora, 62.54% are owner-occupied, while 37.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $416,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,661 per month in Aurora.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 147,725 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,295 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,752 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,581 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,289 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 36,248 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 36,166 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,754 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22,207 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 15,124 | 16.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,309 | 128.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 141,125 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 88,265 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $52,860 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 62.54%
Renter Occupied 37.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 67,163 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 21,102 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $416,600 | 17.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $385,600 | 15.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,661 | 9.8% |
With Mortgage 76.09%
Without Mortgage 23.91%
What is the level of education in Aurora?
Approximately 33.56% of the population in Aurora holds a high school degree (that's 98,467 residents), while 22.06% have attained a college certificate (79,061 locals) and 19.57% have a bachelor's degree (57,422 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 17,978 | 1.9% |
| Some High School | 98,467 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 79,061 | 0.6% |
| Associate Degree | 26,385 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 57,422 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 28,448 | 3.0% |
No High School 6.13%
Some High School 33.56%
Some College 22.06%
Associate Degree 8.99%
Bachelor's Degree 19.57%
Graduate Degree 9.69%
What is the marital status of Aurora residents?
A total of 111,201 people in Aurora have never been married (which represents 35.95% of the total population), while 148,141 of them are wedded (47.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,993 (2.26%) and 37,337 (12.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 111,201 | 4.4% |
| Married | 148,141 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6,993 | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 12,601 | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 37,337 | 37,337.0% |
Never Married 35.95%
Married 47.9%
Separated 2.26%
Widowed 4.07%
Divorced 12.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Aurora?
The top three means of transportation people in Aurora use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 162,144 residents commute by car, 4,904 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,787 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 162,144 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 4,904 | -14.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 274 | N/A |
| Railroad | 393 | -73.0% |
| Ferryboat | 36 | -14.3% |
| Bicycle | 423 | -1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 340 | -4.5% |
| TaxiCab | 380 | 38.2% |
| Walk | 2,787 | 1.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Aurora by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80010 | 42,892 | 14,229 | $56,376.00 | $74,500.00 |
| 80011 | 52,633 | 18,213 | $64,541.00 | $76,696.00 |
| 80012 | 52,741 | 19,160 | $66,898.00 | $83,002.00 |
| 80013 | 73,870 | 25,691 | $92,076.00 | $106,790.00 |
| 80014 | 39,024 | 18,613 | $69,361.00 | $88,656.00 |
| 80015 | 72,841 | 24,481 | $116,357.00 | $137,247.00 |
| 80016 | 64,842 | 22,537 | $141,728.00 | $182,185.00 |
| 80017 | 40,299 | 14,050 | $72,844.00 | $86,606.00 |
| 80018 | 15,569 | 5,187 | $123,245.00 | $132,585.00 |
| 80019 | 4,809 | 1,498 | $113,664.00 | $127,205.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.