State
Land Area (mi²)
154.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,519.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.23%
Growth Since 2010
19.58%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
3,038,390
World Population Review
Aurora, Colorado Population 2021
388,723
Aurora is a city located in Adams County and Arapahoe County Colorado. With a 2020 population of 388,723, it is the 3rd largest city in Colorado (after and ) and the 52nd largest city in the United States . Aurora is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 19.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 325,078 in 2010. Aurora reached it's highest population of 388,723 in 2021. Spanning over 155 miles, Aurora has a population density of 2,520 people per square mile.
The average household income in Aurora is $82,338 with a poverty rate of 10.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,328 per month, and the median house value is $290,000. The median age in Aurora is 34.4 years, 33.6 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Aurora Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
- White: 60.38%
- Black or African American: 16.50%
- Other race: 10.17%
- Asian: 6.48%
- Two or more races: 5.25%
- Native American: 0.87%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.35%
The current population of Aurora, Colorado is 388,723 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 374,572.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 325,078.
Aurora, Colorado Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,038,390 | 35,580 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3,002,810 | 35,570 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 2,967,240 | 35,580 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 2,931,660 | 39,880 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 2,891,780 | 35,020 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 2,856,760 | 43,860 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 2,812,900 | 58,930 | 2.09% |
| 2014 | 2,753,970 | 53,440 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 2,700,530 | 50,260 | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 2,650,270 | 47,350 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 2,602,920 | 48,400 | 1.86% |
| 2010 | 2,554,520 | 0.00% |
Aurora Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222,877 | 60.38% |
| Black or African American | 60,909 | 16.50% |
| Some Other Race | 37,539 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 23,917 | 6.48% |
| Two or More Races | 19,370 | 5.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,203 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,296 | 0.35% |
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Aurora Population by Race
Aurora Population Pyramid $2021
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Aurora Population by Age
Aurora Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 130,054 | 2.82 | 59.9 |
| Married | 59,207 | 3.56 | 73.5 |
| Non Family | 44,573 | 1.34 | 51.1 |
| Female | 17,683 | 3.64 | 42.4 |
| Male | 8,591 | 3.69 | 47.6 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
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Aurora Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13,993 | 5.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,813 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 65,263 | 26.93% |
| Some College | 52,421 | 21.63% |
| Associates Degree | 22,789 | 9.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,323 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,755 | 9.80% |
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Aurora Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Aurora Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 124,155 | 119,204 | 48,908 |
| Hispanic | 55,624 | 38,485 | 6,113 |
| Black | 39,023 | 35,882 | 9,113 |
| Other Race | 20,400 | 13,680 | 1,372 |
| Asian | 16,508 | 12,447 | 5,778 |
| 2+ Races | 7,491 | 6,884 | 2,253 |
| Native American | 2,196 | 1,779 | 438 |
| Islander | 796 | 708 | 245 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.39%.
Aurora Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,627
Average Earnings
$42,085
Average Male
$34,908
Average Female
Aurora Earnings by Educational Attainment
Aurora Language by Age
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Aurora Language
66.96% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 33.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.28% of the population.
Aurora Language
Aurora Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 104,693 | 15,800 | 15.09% |
| White | 162,180 | 9,487 | 5.85% |
| Black | 60,415 | 8,817 | 14.59% |
| Other | 37,300 | 6,456 | 17.31% |
| Asian | 23,856 | 3,941 | 16.52% |
| Multiple | 19,261 | 1,734 | 9.00% |
| Native | 3,128 | 346 | 11.06% |
| Islander | 1,291 | 125 | 9.68% |
10.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
11.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Aurora
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Other, with 17.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is White, with 5.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.94%.
Aurora Poverty
Aurora Poverty Rate by Education
Aurora Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Aurora Married by Age and Sex
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Aurora Marriage
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.
Aurora Marital Status by Race
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Aurora Marital Status
Aurora Veterans by War
Aurora Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,567 | 9.57% |
| Black | 4,492 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic | 2,185 | 3.23% |
| 2+ Races | 760 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 711 | 3.87% |
| Other Race | 468 | 1.90% |
| Native American | 193 | 7.91% |
| Islander | 30 | 3.38% |
Aurora Veterans by Race
Aurora Veterans by Education
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4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
Aurora Veterans by Education
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71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Aurora Employment by Age
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Aurora Employment by Race
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Aurora Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.91%
Native Born
20.09%
Foreign Born
12.70%
Non Citizen
7.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.91% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 41.78% having been born in Colorado. 12.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Aurora Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 388,723 | 4,717 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 384,006 | 4,717 | 1.24% |
| 2019 | 379,289 | 4,717 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 374,572 | 6,998 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 367,574 | 4,297 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 363,277 | 3,179 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 360,098 | 7,438 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 352,660 | 7,047 | 2.04% |
| 2013 | 345,613 | 6,352 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 339,261 | 6,531 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 332,730 | 6,675 | 2.05% |
| 2010 | 326,055 | 49,662 | 1.67% |
| 2000 | 276,393 | 54,290 | 2.21% |
| 1990 | 222,103 | 63,515 | 3.43% |
| 1980 | 158,588 | 84,199 | 7.86% |
| 1970 | 74,389 | 25,841 | 4.36% |
| 1960 | 48,548 | 37,127 | 15.57% |
| 1950 | 11,421 | 7,984 | 12.76% |
| 1940 | 3,437 | 0.00% |