Aurora is a city located in St. Louis County Minnesota. Aurora has a 2024 population of 1,653. Aurora is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,680 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora is $52,996 with a poverty rate of 20.18%. The median age in Aurora is 54 years: 52.9 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,757 | 98.99% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 912 | 1.88 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.09 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 249 | 2.56 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Male | 92 | 3.39 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 55 | 3.78 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 3.92% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 12.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 13.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 479 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 7.34% |
| Some College | 290 | 21.08% |
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 | 1,368 | 1,219 | 278 |
| Native American | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,583 | $56,667 | $47,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,179 | $55,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,538 | $32,083 | $30,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,846 | $41,765 | $35,395 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $41,985 | $34,167 |
$38,846
Average Earnings
$41,765
Average Male
$35,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.36% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 0.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,658 | 335 | 20.21% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Multiple | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
20.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.29%
Male Poverty Rate
21.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Multiple, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79.71% |
| Some College | 15.95% |
| High School | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.53% |
| Female Employed | 4.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $69,296 |
| Households | $39,500 | $52,996 |
| Married Families | $78,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,263 | $37,350 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 9.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
77.92%
Born in Aurora
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
99.04% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 77.92% having been born in Minnesota. 0.23% 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 | 1,619 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,626 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,633 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 1,639 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,653 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,660 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,668 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 1,672 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,680 | 53 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 1,627 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,637 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 1,645 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 1,651 | -11 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 1,662 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1,667 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 1,670 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,672 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 1,676 | -5 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,681 | 0 | 0% |