Aurora, Colorado

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
387,349
Population
$78,685
Median Income
$409,700
Home Value
35.1
Median Age

Demographics

Aurora has a population of 387,349 with a median age of 35.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
52.2%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
16.6%
Asian
6.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population387,349
Median Age35.1
White52.2%
Black or African American16.6%
Asian6.0%
Hispanic or Latino29.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Aurora is $78,685, which is 4.7% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $38,047. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

$78,685
Median Household Income
$38,047
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Aurora, 86.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
86.9%
Bachelor's+
31.8%
Graduate+
11.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.0%

Housing

The median home value in Aurora is $409,700, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,651. The homeownership rate is 62.5%.

$409,700
Median Home Value
$1,651/mo
Median Rent
62.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$409,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,651
Homeownership Rate62.5%
Vacancy Rate4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aurora, Colorado?
The population of Aurora, Colorado is 387,349 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Aurora, Colorado?
The median household income in Aurora, Colorado is $78,685. This is 4.7% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Aurora, Colorado?
The median home value in Aurora, Colorado is $409,700. The median monthly rent is $1,651.
What percentage of people in Aurora have a college degree?
In Aurora, Colorado, 31.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 86.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Aurora, Colorado an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Aurora, Colorado is 5.2x (median home value $409,700 vs. median income $78,685), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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