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, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,397

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%6,642

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%496

Two or More

2.7%202

Black

0.3%19

Asian

0.2%18

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%335

High School Diploma

38.9%2,041

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%439

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%548

Associate's Degree

8%418

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%426

Master's Degree

3.9%204

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,400

Median Renti

$823

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%2,006

Renter-Occupied

31.8%934

Total Units

3,524

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%324

$50K–$100K

24.4%489

$100K–$150K

16.8%337

$150K–$200K

19.8%398

$200K–$300K

19%381

$300K–$500K

2%40

$500K–$1M

1.8%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

230

$500–$750

179

$750–$1,000

293

$1,000–$1,250

154

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3%106

2000–2009

8.1%285

1990–1999

13.8%488

1980–1989

11.7%412

1970–1979

18.6%656

1960–1969

15.4%543

1950–1959

9%316

1940–1949

2.8%99

1939 or earlier

17.6%619

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55%1,618

Electricity

39.6%1,164

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%107

Wood

1.1%32

No Fuel

0.4%11

Solar

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,848

Mean Household Incomei

$68,213

Per Capita Incomei

$28,396

Poverty Ratei

17.3%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

3,485

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%88

$10K–$15K

9%265

$15K–$20K

4.9%145

$20K–$25K

6.7%198

$25K–$30K

3.2%93

$30K–$35K

9.1%269

$35K–$40K

5.7%167

$40K–$45K

4.6%135

$45K–$50K

3.9%116

$50K–$60K

6%177

$60K–$75K

10.1%296

$75K–$100K

7.8%230

$100K–$125K

14.7%433

$125K–$150K

3%87

$150K–$200K

3.5%103

$200K+

4.7%138

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

119

Residentsi

170

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing64 homes97% occupied$441/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Project Based Section 848 homes93% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,848/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

48.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

36.5%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

9.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

5.7%

Who Receives This Housing

63.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.9% of subsidized households are minority

35.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

1281.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

206(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured