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.

North Aurora, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,696

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.8%12,497

Hispanic/Latino

20.5%3,840

Black

8.3%1,560

Two or More

2.2%406

Asian

1.9%358

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%238

High School Diploma

17.4%2,271

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,028

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%2,115

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,195

Bachelor's Degree

26.6%3,467

Master's Degree

12.1%1,570

Professional Degree

0.8%100

Doctorate

1.1%142

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

40.5%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$342,100

Median Renti

$1,504

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%5,089

Renter-Occupied

27.7%1,947

Total Units

7,232

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%96

$50K–$100K

0.3%16

$100K–$150K

1.1%57

$150K–$200K

3.8%192

$200K–$300K

28.5%1,448

$300K–$500K

54.5%2,774

$500K–$1M

9.9%506

Rent Distribution

Under $500

188

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

140

$1,000–$1,250

342

$1,250–$1,500

234

$1,500–$2,000

235

$2,000+

721

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%152

2010–2019

11.7%848

2000–2009

36.5%2,642

1990–1999

17.9%1,295

1980–1989

4.5%325

1970–1979

9.5%688

1960–1969

10%725

1950–1959

3.2%233

1940–1949

0.2%16

1939 or earlier

4.3%308

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.1%5,846

Electricity

15.8%1,112

Other

0.4%27

Fuel Oil

0.2%16

Wood

0.2%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%12

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,305

Mean Household Incomei

$133,936

Per Capita Incomei

$49,904

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

10,811

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%226

$10K–$15K

1.6%115

$15K–$20K

1.3%90

$20K–$25K

1.8%125

$25K–$30K

2.1%148

$30K–$35K

3.2%226

$35K–$40K

2.5%175

$40K–$45K

1.5%105

$45K–$50K

2.5%176

$50K–$60K

4.1%286

$60K–$75K

10.1%712

$75K–$100K

9.5%665

$100K–$125K

11.3%794

$125K–$150K

9.1%637

$150K–$200K

13.8%969

$200K+

22.6%1,587

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

202/PRAC59 homes98% occupied$440/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,305/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

69%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51% of subsidized households are minority

2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,103

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,213

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

632(4.3% of civilian adults)