Aurora, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 370,469 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2250.2 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.30% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 134,133 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Aurora grew by 26.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 367,606 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Aurora has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,979 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.14% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aurora is about 10% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $432,101 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,752 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Aurora is about 20.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,752 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aurora spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 227 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.3 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.6 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 227 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,047 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,719 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,210 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Aurora is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Aurora has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Aurora has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aurora, Colorado.
What is the population of Aurora, Colorado?
The population of Aurora, Colorado is 370,469, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Aurora, Colorado?
The population density of Aurora, Colorado is 2250.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Aurora, Colorado?
The median household income in Aurora, Colorado is $83,979, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Aurora, Colorado?
The median home price in Aurora, Colorado is $432,101, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Aurora, Colorado is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.