Aurora, Colorado Income Statistics
Aurora Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,730 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $56,828 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.0% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.8% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.6% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Aurora is about 8% lower than in Colorado. Income has been growing faster in Aurora (6.0%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Aurora earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Aurora, Colorado grew by 79.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $87,730 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.0% per year.
Aurora started 4.3% below the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had overtaken it by 2017, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its income was 9.0% higher.
Income Distribution in Aurora
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 57,966 households (43.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 17.1% of households in Aurora had an income under $35,000 and 23.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Aurora has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (19.7% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (4.7% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 5,889 | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,153 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6,352 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,582 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12,198 | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22,439 | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19,114 | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26,485 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15,817 | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 15,664 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 134,694 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 34,640 residents (11.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 13.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.3% of Aurora residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 21.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Aurora has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (17.1% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (11.8% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 36,157 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 29,508 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16,129 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 27,437 | 9.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 28,108 | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 42,640 | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 50,345 | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29,641 | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 34,640 | 11.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 294,606 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Aurora
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,735 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $58,007 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 10.4% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Aurora, it is 0.519, about the same as Colorado's 0.524, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 12% more than women's income in Aurora, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 12% wage gap accumulates to roughly $235,480 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Aurora, Colorado has widened from about 9% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2023, and was narrowest at 6% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,987 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Aurora widened by 1.1 points while Colorado's narrowed by 3.6 points.
Employment
| Metric | Aurora | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 26 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 12,611 people are unemployed in Aurora, Colorado.
The average commute time in Aurora is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Aurora, Colorado has fallen from 8.9% to 5.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.7% in 2019.
Aurora has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2016-2021 (as much as 0.8 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points higher.
Aurora, CO Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Aurora, CO compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, CO | 367,361 | $87,730 #2/3 | 6.0%/yr #2/3 | 5.9% #3/3 | 0.519 #3/3 |
| Denver, CO | 718,150 | $94,979 | 6.7%/yr | 4.9% | 0.498 |
| Four Square Mile, CO | 22,650 | $81,283 | 5.9%/yr | 3.9% | 0.510 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Aurora, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Aurora, Colorado.
How Wealthy Is Aurora, Colorado?
Aurora has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $87,730, about 8% lower than the Colorado average of $95,803.
How has median household income changed in Aurora, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Aurora, Colorado rose 79%, from $48,917 to $87,730. Over the same years, income here outpaced Colorado as a whole: +79% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Aurora in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Aurora, Colorado was $83,708, up 7% from $77,873 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Aurora in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Aurora, Colorado was $68,186. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $87,730.
Is it hard to find a job in Aurora, Colorado?
Unemployment in Aurora, Colorado is 5.9%, well above the Colorado rate of 4.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Aurora, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Aurora is 0.519. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Aurora, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Aurora, Colorado has widened from about 9% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2023, and was narrowest at 6% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,987 since 2009.
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