Aurora, Colorado Population 2022
Aurora is a city located in Adams County and Arapahoe County Colorado. Aurora has a 2020 population of 393,440. Aurora is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 20.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 326,055 in 2010.
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 Aurorawas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Aurora Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Aurora Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$38,627
Average Earnings
$42,085
Average Male
$34,908
Average Female
Aurora Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 6,456 | NaN% | |
| 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 Asian, with 16.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Multiple, with 9.00% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Aurora Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.78%
Born in Aurora
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 393,440 | 4,717 | 1.21% |
| 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% |