Aurora is a city located in Dearborn County Indiana. Aurora has a 2024 population of 3,516. Aurora is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,482 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora is $56,954 with a poverty rate of 21.97%. The median age in Aurora is 44 years: 45.2 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,800 | 84.82% |
| Two or more races | 356 | 10.78% |
| Other race | 65 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,529 | 2.16 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 697 | 1.4 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Married | 523 | 2.87 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Female | 160 | 2.76 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Male | 149 | 2.56 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 11.15% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,162 | 48.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.88% |
| Some College | 370 | 15.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,149 | 1,913 | 303 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 74 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 60 | 0 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Asian | 14 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,700 | $77,969 | $52,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,619 | $73,393 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,161 | $33,611 | $25,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,889 | $44,655 | $23,947 |
| Overall | $35,987 | $43,693 | $28,534 |
| Some College | $38,144 | $50,000 | $28,826 |
$35,987
Average Earnings
$43,693
Average Male
$28,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,790 | 678 | 24.3% |
| Multiple | 318 | 29 | 9.12% |
| Black | 24 | 10 | 41.67% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.7%
Male Poverty Rate
27.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Black, with 41.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Multiple, with 9.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.31% |
| High School | 28.14% |
| Some College | 11.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.1% |
| Female Employed | 7.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,778 | $65,475 |
| Households | $44,636 | $56,954 |
| Married Families | $74,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,329 | $43,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 6.46% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 10.11% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18% |
| Other Race | 8 | 53.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.74%
Born in Aurora
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
98.06% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 49.74% having been born in Indiana. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,559 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 3,551 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 3,542 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 3,533 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 3,525 | 9 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,516 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,508 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 3,488 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,490 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,482 | -197 | -5.35% |
| 2019 | 3,679 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 3,682 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 3,687 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 3,680 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 3,685 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 3,683 | -25 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 3,708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3,708 | -21 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 3,729 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 3,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,965 | 140 | 3.66% |
| 1990 | 3,825 | 9 | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 3,816 | -477 | -11.11% |
| 1970 | 4,293 | 174 | 4.22% |
| 1960 | 4,119 | -661 | -13.83% |
| 1950 | 4,780 | -48 | -0.99% |
| 1940 | 4,828 | 442 | 10.08% |
| 1930 | 4,386 | 87 | 2.02% |
| 1920 | 4,299 | -111 | -2.52% |
| 1910 | 4,410 | 765 | 20.99% |
| 1900 | 3,645 | -284 | -7.23% |
| 1890 | 3,929 | -506 | -11.41% |
| 1880 | 4,435 | 1,131 | 34.23% |
| 1870 | 3,304 | 314 | 10.5% |
| 1860 | 2,990 | -569 | -15.99% |