Aurora, IL 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 | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,409 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3856.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.26% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 56,208 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Aurora grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 168,026 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 | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,419 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.29% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aurora is about 10% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $219,144 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,520 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.2% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Aurora is about 12.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,520 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aurora spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,016 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,607 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,804 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Aurora is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Aurora has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Aurora, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Aurora, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 177,409 residents against a local median of 22,548. Where Aurora, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 21% above the local median of $181,851 at $219,144.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $90,419 against a local median of $108,709, 17% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 17% below the local median it puts Aurora, IL at the weaker end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $261,074 on median home price, so Aurora, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Aurora, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 177,409 | $90,419 #4/4 | $219,144 #2/4 | 23.3 min #1/4 |
| Montgomery, IL | 20,144 | $93,710 | $181,851 | 28.3 min |
| Batavia, IL | 22,548 | $117,882 | $326,601 | 23.4 min |
| Oswego, IL | 24,439 | $108,709 | $65,527 | 27.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aurora, Illinois.
What is the population of Aurora, Illinois?
The population of Aurora, Illinois is 177,409, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Aurora, Illinois?
The population density of Aurora, Illinois is 3856.2 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, Illinois?
The median household income in Aurora, Illinois is $90,419, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Aurora, Illinois?
The median home price in Aurora, Illinois is $219,144, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Aurora, Illinois is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.