Aurora township is located in DuPage County Illinois. Aurora township has a 2024 population of 125,599. Aurora township is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 126,772 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora township is $86,080 with a poverty rate of 13.49%. The median age in Aurora township is 34.2 years: 33.3 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,111 | 48.49% |
| Two or more races | 27,674 | 21.6% |
| Other race | 22,112 | 17.26% |
| Black or African American | 11,796 | 9.21% |
| Asian | 2,339 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 1,864 | 1.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 205 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,586 | 2.97 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 19,235 | 3.75 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 12,762 | 1.27 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 6,903 | 3.59 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 3,686 | 3.59 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,704 | 10.88% |
| Associates Degree | 4,437 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,619 | 13.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,590 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 22,989 | 28.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12,655 | 15.82% |
| Some College | 15,993 | 19.99% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41,367 | 23,014 | 3,652 |
| White | 27,655 | 26,386 | 8,721 |
| 2+ Races | 14,661 | 9,383 | 1,695 |
| Other Race | 12,653 | 6,339 | 1,023 |
| Black | 8,118 | 7,102 | 1,916 |
| Asian | 1,601 | 1,007 | 490 |
| Native American | 969 | 555 | 40 |
| Islander | 72 | 45 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,001 | $65,896 | $45,162 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,000 | $86,650 | $62,823 |
| High School Graduate | $36,759 | $41,461 | $31,555 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,244 | $35,033 | $24,123 |
| Overall | $38,529 | $43,164 | $33,210 |
| Some College | $39,409 | $46,931 | $32,015 |
$38,529
Average Earnings
$43,164
Average Male
$33,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.09% of Aurora township residents speak only English, while 52.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75,663 | 11,350 | 15% |
| Multiple | 27,560 | 3,981 | 14.44% |
| White | 33,559 | 3,153 | 9.4% |
| Other | 22,032 | 3,068 | 13.93% |
| Black | 11,589 | 1,860 | 16.05% |
| Asian | 2,273 | 420 | 18.48% |
| Native | 1,853 | 238 | 12.84% |
13.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.11%
Male Poverty Rate
14.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora township is Asian, with 18.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora township is White, with 9.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.31% |
| High School | 11.68% |
| Some College | 9.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.33% |
| Female Employed | 8.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,808 | $93,134 |
| Households | $68,997 | $86,080 |
| Married Families | $87,143 | $107,293 |
| Non Families | $45,641 | $58,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
4,054
Number of Veterans
3,803
Male Veterans
251
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,309 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,011 |
| First Gulf War | 414 |
| Korea | 295 |
| World War II | 102 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 986 |
| 65 to 74 | 951 |
| 35 to 54 | 826 |
| 55 to 64 | 736 |
| 18 to 34 | 555 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,719 | 5.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,158 | 2.25% |
| 2+ Races | 703 | 3.95% |
| Black | 438 | 4.71% |
| Other Race | 187 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
59.94%
Born in Aurora township
74.38%
Native Born
25.62%
Foreign Born
14.84%
Non Citizen
10.79%
Naturalized
74.38% of Aurora township residents were born in the United States, with 59.94% having been born in Illinois. 14.84% 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 | 125,069 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 125,175 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 125,281 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 125,387 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 125,493 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 125,599 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 125,705 | -106 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 125,811 | -868 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 126,679 | -93 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 126,772 | -19,752 | -13.48% |
| 2019 | 146,524 | -1,199 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 147,723 | -882 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 148,605 | -59 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 148,664 | 509 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 148,155 | 233 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 147,922 | 474 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 147,448 | 52 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 147,396 | 281 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 147,115 | 692 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 146,423 | 0 | 0% |