Aurora is a city located in Buchanan County Iowa. Aurora has a 2024 population of 166. Aurora is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 166 in 2020.
The average household income in Aurora is $66,679 with a poverty rate of 21.83%. The median age in Aurora is 33.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 28.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aurora was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 94.42% |
| Other race | 8 | 4.06% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 75 | 2.63 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Married | 39 | 3.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 23 | 1.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 3.85 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
94.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 5.88% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 15.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.68% |
| High School Graduate | 38 | 31.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 42 | 35.29% |
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 | 113 | 106 | 20 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,875 | $73,125 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,938 | $41,458 | $0 |
| Some College | $41,071 | $43,750 | $30,250 |
$40,938
Average Earnings
$41,458
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.83% of Aurora residents speak only English, while 5.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 41 | 22.04% |
| Multiple | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
21.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.74%
Male Poverty Rate
19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aurora is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aurora is White, with 22.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 18.87% |
| High School | 13.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 12.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $79,033 |
| Households | $46,250 | $66,679 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,250 | $33,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
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
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 8.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
78.17%
Born in Aurora
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.45% of Aurora residents were born in the United States, with 78.17% having been born in Iowa. 3.55% 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 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 166 | 5 | 3.11% |
| 2019 | 161 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 162 | -2 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 164 | -5 | -2.96% |
| 2016 | 169 | -1 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 170 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 171 | 1 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 170 | -1 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 171 | -13 | -7.07% |
| 2011 | 184 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 185 | 0 | 0% |