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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.

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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, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

179,898population

35.2median age

This community is a community of 179,898 with a median age of 35.2. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (41.6%) with a significant White community (32.2%). Median household income is $93,633. 83.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, with a median home value of $274,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

41.6%74,887

White

32.2%57,856

Asian

12.2%21,890

Black

10.7%19,271

Two or More

2.7%4,869

Other

0.5%902

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%174

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%4,470

High School Diploma

16.9%19,497

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%7,492

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%12,837

Associate's Degree

6.2%7,204

Bachelor's Degree

23.7%27,377

Master's Degree

12.4%14,293

Professional Degree

1.4%1,617

Doctorate

1.1%1,237

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

38.5%

Graduate+

14.8%

Housingi

$274,800median home value

$1,596median rent

66.4%homeownership

63,763total units

3.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 66.4%

Renter 33.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%762

$50K–$100K

2%804

$100K–$150K

5.4%2,181

$150K–$200K

13.1%5,329

$200K–$300K

36.3%14,777

$300K–$500K

32.8%13,339

$500K–$1M

8.1%3,310

$1M+

0.5%211

Rent Distribution

Under $500

831

$500–$750

320

$750–$1,000

1,635

$1,000–$1,250

2,710

$1,250–$1,500

3,522

$1,500–$2,000

5,715

$2,000+

5,505

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%438

2010–2019

4.4%2,799

2000–2009

19.7%12,568

1990–1999

21.6%13,800

1980–1989

11.1%7,076

1970–1979

10.4%6,601

1960–1969

7.2%4,621

1950–1959

8.7%5,538

1940–1949

2.7%1,694

1939 or earlier

13.5%8,628

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%50,590

Electricity

14.8%9,088

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%922

No Fuel

0.6%378

Other

0.3%157

Fuel Oil

0.2%110

Solar

0.1%50

Wood

0%22

Household Economyi

$93,633median household income

$40,937per capita income

9.4%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

101,481labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%2,466

$10K–$15K

2.1%1,257

$15K–$20K

1.9%1,164

$20K–$25K

2.5%1,539

$25K–$30K

1.8%1,079

$30K–$35K

1.9%1,185

$35K–$40K

2.6%1,588

$40K–$45K

3.3%2,034

$45K–$50K

3%1,868

$50K–$60K

6.1%3,710

$60K–$75K

9.6%5,884

$75K–$100K

14.3%8,795

$100K–$125K

11.4%7,007

$125K–$150K

8.6%5,249

$150K–$200K

12.1%7,403

$200K+

14.8%9,089

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

2,342

Residentsi

4,403

Avg. Tenant Renti

$492/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing437 homes97% occupied$375/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,015 homes87% occupied$608/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8313 homes82% occupied$305/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC128 homes95% occupied$423/mo rent

811/PRAC26 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,633/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

76%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

19.1%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.7% 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

47,55726.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

23,929

India

9,062

Philippines

2,045

China

1,018

Canada

305

Korea

280

United Kingdom

243

Guatemala

237

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

93,709

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

95,533

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,516(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured