Aurora is a city located in Denton County Texas. Aurora has a 2024 population of 1,606. Aurora is currently growing at a rate of 3.35% annually and its population has increased by 15.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,396 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora is $115,356 with a poverty rate of 6.44%. The median age in Aurora is 42.3 years: 39.8 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,099 | 75.64% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 18.58% |
| Other race | 53 | 3.65% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 479 | 3.03 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 280 | 3.26 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.2 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 75 | 4 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Male | 41 | 3.41 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 5.65% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 8.21% |
| High School Graduate | 332 | 34.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 6.26% |
| Some College | 274 | 28.13% |
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 | 753 | 684 | 155 |
| Hispanic | 193 | 150 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 114 | 19 |
| Other Race | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,536 | $148,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,750 | $104,583 | $65,417 |
| High School Graduate | $58,796 | $70,234 | $37,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,750 | $0 | $19,250 |
| Overall | $58,839 | $66,600 | $31,429 |
| Some College | $52,422 | $63,750 | $23,750 |
$58,839
Average Earnings
$66,600
Average Male
$31,429
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.74% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 18.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 337 | 52 | 15.43% |
| Multiple | 270 | 41 | 15.19% |
| White | 1,022 | 34 | 3.33% |
| Other | 53 | 4 | 7.55% |
6.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.63%
Male Poverty Rate
9.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Hispanic, with 15.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is White, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.21% |
| Some College | 2.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
| Female Employed | 0.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,563 | $127,707 |
| Households | $87,708 | $115,356 |
| Married Families | $108,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,641 | $39,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
73
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 7.17% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
62.49%
Born in Aurora
95.11%
Native Born
4.89%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
95.11% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 62.49% having been born in Texas. 3.99% 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 | 1,870 | 53 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 1,817 | 53 | 3% |
| 2027 | 1,764 | 52 | 3.04% |
| 2026 | 1,712 | 53 | 3.19% |
| 2025 | 1,659 | 53 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 1,606 | 52 | 3.35% |
| 2023 | 1,554 | 45 | 2.98% |
| 2022 | 1,509 | 57 | 3.93% |
| 2021 | 1,452 | 56 | 4.01% |
| 2020 | 1,396 | -106 | -7.06% |
| 2019 | 1,502 | 33 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 1,469 | 69 | 4.93% |
| 2017 | 1,400 | 42 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 1,358 | 49 | 3.74% |
| 2015 | 1,309 | 38 | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 1,271 | 9 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 1,262 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,255 | 8 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,247 | 24 | 1.96% |
| 2010 | 1,223 | 0 | 0% |