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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,792

Median Agei

57.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96%1,720

Two or More

1.7%30

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%26

Other

0.7%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%67

High School Diploma

31.6%459

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%103

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%224

Associate's Degree

12.4%180

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%196

Master's Degree

1.9%28

Professional Degree

0.3%4

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,600

Median Renti

$509

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80%755

Renter-Occupied

20%189

Total Units

1,077

Homeownership

80%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.5%170

$50K–$100K

29.3%221

$100K–$150K

21.7%164

$150K–$200K

14.8%112

$200K–$300K

9.8%74

$300K–$500K

1.9%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%14

2000–2009

0.7%8

1990–1999

1.3%14

1980–1989

5.2%56

1970–1979

22%237

1960–1969

7.3%79

1950–1959

20.1%216

1940–1949

7.1%76

1939 or earlier

35%377

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.4%589

Electricity

19.3%182

Other

10.8%102

Bottled/LP Gas

3%28

Fuel Oil

2.6%25

Wood

1.5%14

No Fuel

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,083

Mean Household Incomei

$57,577

Per Capita Incomei

$30,647

Poverty Ratei

19.5%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

680

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%43

$10K–$15K

17.1%161

$15K–$20K

3.3%31

$20K–$25K

2.6%25

$25K–$30K

11.7%110

$30K–$35K

3.9%37

$35K–$40K

4.2%40

$40K–$45K

5.2%49

$45K–$50K

3.7%35

$50K–$60K

6.9%65

$60K–$75K

9%85

$75K–$100K

8.2%77

$100K–$125K

9.9%93

$125K–$150K

3.8%36

$150K–$200K

4.9%46

$200K+

1.2%11

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

Residentsi

115

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Project Based Section 875 homes89% occupied$354/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

87%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

10%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

54% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% 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

442.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

639

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

650

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured