Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Aurora, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

394,432

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.9%161,514

Hispanic/Latino

31.4%123,736

Black

15.3%60,219

Asian

6%23,752

Two or More

5.2%20,426

Other

0.6%2,186

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%1,472

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%1,127

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%11,486

High School Diploma

19%49,980

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%17,493

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%36,490

Associate's Degree

8.7%22,991

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%57,180

Master's Degree

9%23,684

Professional Degree

1.6%4,288

Doctorate

1.3%3,373

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

33.6%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$469,100

Median Renti

$1,835

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%90,683

Renter-Occupied

37.6%54,627

Total Units

152,377

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%2,536

$50K–$100K

1.3%1,164

$100K–$150K

0.9%777

$150K–$200K

1.6%1,418

$200K–$300K

7.4%6,717

$300K–$500K

44.8%40,599

$500K–$1M

38.4%34,785

$1M+

3%2,687

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,046

$500–$750

652

$750–$1,000

960

$1,000–$1,250

4,309

$1,250–$1,500

8,008

$1,500–$2,000

17,681

$2,000+

20,974

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%4,950

2010–2019

11.6%17,626

2000–2009

14.5%22,087

1990–1999

9.9%15,026

1980–1989

23.9%36,466

1970–1979

23.3%35,477

1960–1969

6.2%9,374

1950–1959

5.3%8,115

1940–1949

1.2%1,808

1939 or earlier

1%1,448

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.1%90,310

Electricity

34.1%49,592

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%2,157

Solar

0.7%1,068

No Fuel

0.7%1,049

Other

0.5%789

Wood

0.1%197

Fuel Oil

0.1%148

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,368

Mean Household Incomei

$112,543

Per Capita Incomei

$42,105

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

224,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%6,219

$10K–$15K

2.3%3,372

$15K–$20K

1.8%2,640

$20K–$25K

2.7%3,875

$25K–$30K

3%4,332

$30K–$35K

2.6%3,752

$35K–$40K

2.8%4,042

$40K–$45K

2.8%4,124

$45K–$50K

3.2%4,663

$50K–$60K

6.9%10,006

$60K–$75K

9.6%13,955

$75K–$100K

14.1%20,549

$100K–$125K

11.7%16,945

$125K–$150K

8.3%12,099

$150K–$200K

11.9%17,349

$200K+

12%17,388

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,694

Residentsi

9,491

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2,532 homes87% occupied$502/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab62 homes187% occupied$695/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 81,039 homes92% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC57 homes95% occupied$385/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

88%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

10.1%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

70.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.6% of subsidized households are minority

16.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

88,22622.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

33,022

Korea

1,980

India

1,943

Philippines

1,727

China

1,077

Guatemala

1,055

United Kingdom

745

Canada

680

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

206,488

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

209,078

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21,265(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured