Aurora, Illinois Population History 1990 - 2021
Aurora Population By Year
| Year | Population | Rank in US | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 179,266 | 144 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 180,355 | 144 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 197,899 | 111 | 3.2% |
| 2000 | 144,476 | 148 | 3.7% |
| 1990 | 100,279 | 202 | – |
Aurora Population Facts
What is the current population of Aurora?
Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Aurora is 179,266. Aurora, Illinois is the 144th largest city in the US.
What county is Aurora, Illinois in?
Parts of Aurora are located within DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County and Will County.
What is the size of Aurora, Illinois in square miles?
Aurora has an area of 44.9 square miles. Aurora is the 6th largest city, by area, in Illinois.What was the peak population of Aurora?
The peak population of Aurora was in 2010, when its population was 197,899. In 2010, Aurora was the 111th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 144th largest city in the US. Aurora is currently 9.4% smaller than it was in 2010.
How quickly is Aurora growing?
Aurora has grown 24.0% since the 2000. Aurora, Illinois is growing somewhat quickly; it is growing faster than 63% of similarly sized cities since 2000.
What is the population density of Aurora, Illinois?
Aurora has a population density of 4,404 people per square mile.
Similarly Sized Cities In Illinois
| US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | Aurora | 179,266 | 24.0% |
| 176 | Joliet | 150,372 | 38.9% |
| 180 | Naperville | 149,104 | 15.2% |
| 185 | Rockford | 147,711 | -2.7% |
| 261 | Elgin | 113,911 | 20.0% |
| 263 | Springfield | 113,394 | 1.0% |
| 272 | Peoria | 111,666 | -1.2% |
Similarly Sized Cities In US
| US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | Mobile, Alabama | 184,952 | -6.9% |
| 139 | Newport News, Virginia | 184,587 | 2.3% |
| 140 | Tempe, Arizona | 184,118 | 15.8% |
| 141 | Shreveport, Louisiana | 184,021 | -8.2% |
| 142 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | 182,113 | 16.1% |
| 143 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 181,668 | 6.1% |
| 144 | Aurora, Illinois | 179,266 | 24.0% |
| 145 | Elk Grove, California | 178,997 | 119.1% |
| 146 | Ontario, California | 177,963 | 12.1% |
| 147 | Salem, Oregon | 177,723 | 28.8% |
| 148 | Cary, North Carolina | 176,987 | 81.6% |
| 149 | Santa Rosa, California | 176,938 | 18.5% |
| 150 | Rancho Cucamonga, California | 175,142 | 35.6% |
Aurora Demographics
What is the voting age population of Aurora, Illinois?
The total voting age population of Aurora, Illinois, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 114,542. The voting age population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois residents are senior citizens?
According to the latest census statistics, 9.1% of the residents of Aurora are 65 or older.
What are the racial demographics of Aurora, Illinois?
The racial demographics of Aurora are 59.5% White, 17.0% Other, 10.1% Black, 8.9% Asian, 3.9% Two or more races, 0.5% American Indian and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Additionally, 43.4% of the population identifies as Hispanic.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois residents are below the poverty line?
In Aurora, 11.4% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 16.5%. On a per-household basis, 8.9% of families are below the poverty line in Aurora.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois residents are in the labor force?
Among those aged 16 and older, 72.4% of Aurora residents are in the labor force.
What are the education levels among Aurora, Illinois residents?
Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 78.2% of Aurora residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 31.2% have a bachelor's degree and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois residents speak a non-English language at home?
Among Aurora residents aged 5 and older, 45.9% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 35.8% of residents speak Spanish at home, 4.9% speak an Indo-European language, and 4.4% speak an Asian language.
Aurora Income & Labor Statistics
What is the unemployment rate in Aurora, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Aurora is 5.2%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois residents work for the government?
In Aurora, 7.8% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.
What is the median income in Aurora, Illinois?
The median household income in Aurora is $71,749.
Aurora Housing & Rent Statistics
What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Aurora, Illinois?
In Aurora, 64.5% of housing units are occupied by their owners.
What percentage of housing units are rented in Aurora, Illinois?
Renters occupy 35.5% of housing units in Aurora.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois housing units were built before 1940?
Of all the housing units in Aurora, 17.8% of them were build before 1940.
What percentage of Aurora, Illinois housing units were built after 2000?
In Aurora, 20.3% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 13,600 units.
What is the median monthly rent in Aurora, Illinois?
The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Aurora is $1,228.
What percentage of households in Aurora, Illinois have broadband internet?
In Aurora, 87.2% of households have an active broadband internet connection.