Aurora is a city located in Lawrence County Missouri. Aurora has a 2024 population of 7,609. Aurora is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually and its population has increased by 5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,220 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora is $56,615 with a poverty rate of 15.43%. The median age in Aurora is 43 years: 40.6 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,624 | 90.86% |
| Two or more races | 596 | 8.18% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,999 | 2.41 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 1,172 | 3.39 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 1,162 | 1.08 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 464 | 2.78 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Male | 201 | 3.49 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
3
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 600 | 12.29% |
| Associates Degree | 223 | 4.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 390 | 7.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 2,142 | 43.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 2.46% |
| Some College | 1,173 | 24.02% |
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 | 4,589 | 3,940 | 601 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 170 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 80 | 9 |
| Other Race | 22 | 12 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,800 | $66,008 | $43,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,116 | $64,073 | $76,453 |
| High School Graduate | $27,905 | $32,366 | $20,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,826 | $37,232 | $30,592 |
| Overall | $35,897 | $41,768 | $30,431 |
| Some College | $35,708 | $47,740 | $30,647 |
$35,897
Average Earnings
$41,768
Average Male
$30,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.91% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 3.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,320 | 746 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 298 | 74.31% |
| Multiple | 596 | 273 | 45.81% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100% |
15.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.52%
Male Poverty Rate
23.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is White, with 11.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.36% |
| Some College | 12.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 15.18% |
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,552 | $65,384 |
| Households | $44,728 | $56,615 |
| Married Families | $63,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,091 | $32,567 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
391
Number of Veterans
376
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 6.94% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 12.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
65.75%
Born in Aurora
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
98.52% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 65.75% having been born in Missouri. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,095 | 97 | 1.21% |
| 2028 | 7,998 | 97 | 1.23% |
| 2027 | 7,901 | 98 | 1.26% |
| 2026 | 7,803 | 97 | 1.26% |
| 2025 | 7,706 | 97 | 1.27% |
| 2024 | 7,609 | 97 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 7,512 | 97 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 7,415 | 144 | 1.98% |
| 2021 | 7,271 | 51 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 7,220 | -241 | -3.23% |
| 2019 | 7,461 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 7,461 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 7,475 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 7,466 | 34 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 7,432 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 7,429 | -47 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 7,476 | -8 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 7,484 | -28 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 7,512 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 7,531 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,014 | 555 | 8.59% |
| 1990 | 6,459 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 1980 | 6,437 | 1,078 | 20.12% |
| 1970 | 5,359 | 676 | 14.44% |
| 1960 | 4,683 | 530 | 12.76% |
| 1950 | 4,153 | 97 | 2.39% |
| 1940 | 4,056 | 181 | 4.67% |
| 1930 | 3,875 | 300 | 8.39% |
| 1920 | 3,575 | -573 | -13.81% |
| 1910 | 4,148 | -2,043 | -33% |
| 1900 | 6,191 | 2,709 | 77.8% |
| 1890 | 3,482 | -4,613 | -56.99% |