Aurora, IL Demographics
What is the population of Aurora?
There are 181,405 residents in Aurora, with a median age of 35.4. Of this, 49.75% are males and 50.25% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.26% of the resident pool in Aurora, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.25%. Additionally, 13.49% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 156,594 people in Aurora currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 181,405 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 90,255 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 91,150 | -1.1% |
Male Population 49.75%
Female Population 50.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 131,076 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 25,858 | 4.9% |
| Not Citizen | 24,471 | -6.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.26%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.25%
Not Citizen 13.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,064 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,496 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,467 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,316 | -6.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 156,594 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 6.39%
Moved from Same State 4.71%
Moved from Different State 1.29%
Same House as Last Year 87.03%
What are the employment statistics in Aurora?
White-collar workers make up 73.88% of the working population in Aurora, while blue-collar employees account for 26.12%. There are also 7,022 entrepreneurs in Aurora (7.35% of the workforce); 74,416 workers employed in private companies (77.92%); and 8,112 people working in governmental institutions (8.49%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 70,549 | 0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 24,948 | -0.0% |
White Collar 73.88%
Blue Collar 26.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,022 | 12.4% |
| Private Companies | 74,416 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,112 | -1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,947 | 7.8% |
Self Employees 7.35%
Private Companies 77.92%
Governmental Workers 8.49%
Not for Profit Companies 6.23%
How many households are there in Aurora?
There are a total of 60,492 households in Aurora, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.93% of these Aurora households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.07%. Additionally, 43.29% of households have children and 56.71% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 60,492 | -0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 44,723 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,769 | -2.8% |
Family Households 73.93%
Non-Family Households 26.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 26,186 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 34,306 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 43.29%
Households without Children 56.71%
What are the median and average incomes in Aurora?
The average annual household income in Aurora is $112,069, while the median household income sits at $85,943 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,776, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $104,603. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,994 and $62,599, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $112,069 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | 7.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 160,022 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Aurora?
There are 63,468 housing units in Aurora, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 60,492 occupied housing units in Aurora, 66.79% are owner-occupied, while 33.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.85% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $248,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,527 per month in Aurora.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 63,468 | -0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,085 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,435 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,908 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,385 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,818 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,862 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,467 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11,899 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,479 | 18.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 130 | 381.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 60,492 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 40,402 | -0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $20,090 | -1.0% |
Owner Occupied 66.79%
Renter Occupied 33.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 28,221 | -3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,181 | 7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $248,300 | 15.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $225,100 | 18.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,527 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 69.85%
Without Mortgage 30.15%
What is the level of education in Aurora?
Approximately 32% of the population in Aurora holds a high school degree (that's 42,543 residents), while 20.17% have attained a college certificate (27,944 locals) and 19.85% have a bachelor's degree (26,384 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,344 | -2.4% |
| Some High School | 42,543 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 27,944 | -1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 7,801 | -6.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,384 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,045 | 1.8% |
No High School 10.04%
Some High School 32%
Some College 20.17%
Associate Degree 5.87%
Bachelor's Degree 19.85%
Graduate Degree 12.07%
What is the marital status of Aurora residents?
A total of 51,477 people in Aurora have never been married (which represents 36.14% of the total population), while 71,495 of them are wedded (50.2%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,044 (2.14%) and 13,667 (9.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 51,477 | 3.5% |
| Married | 71,495 | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3,044 | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5,793 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 13,667 | 13,667.0% |
Never Married 36.14%
Married 50.2%
Separated 2.14%
Widowed 4.07%
Divorced 9.6%
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, railroad and walking. A total of 75,964 residents commute by car, 2,984 prefer going to work by railroad and 1,384 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 75,964 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 360 | 14.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 140 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,984 | 2,062.3% |
| Ferryboat | 22 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 87 | -14.7% |
| Motorcycle | 125 | -7.4% |
| TaxiCab | 114 | -21.9% |
| Walk | 1,384 | 10.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Aurora by zipcode?
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.