Aurora Population

1850–2026

3,547

2026 projection

2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Aurora. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,547+140.40%
20253,533-110.31%
20243,544+90.25%
20233,535+361.03%
20223,499+50.14%
20213,494+150.43%
20203,47900.00%
20193,479-250.71%
20183,504-270.76%
20173,531-140.39%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Aurora is growing slower than Dearborn County, Indiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • Dearborn County+1.7%
  • Aurora+1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Aurora Demographics

43median age

Median age

Female41.7 yrs
Male44.7 yrs

Adults

2,932
516 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults2,416 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 1,851Male 49.3% · 1,797

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 36 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Aurora Income

$47,470median household income

Median household income

$47,470

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,029

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.5%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Aurora Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%39%35%
Never married37%40%34%
Divorced18%14%22%
Widowed6%6%7%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201