Aurora, CO cityscape

80045

Aurora, CO

Total Population
1,627
Median Household Income
$49,808
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$1,927

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,808
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
956.1% below state median
Rent
$1,927
100% above state median
Median Age
31.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Aurora, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 60.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 31.0 years, attracting young professionals and families.

High remote work adoption with 19.5% working from home.

Poverty rate of 35.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,808
-33.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.58 people

Total Households
796
Family Households
16.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
42.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Arts,
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:408

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
19.5%
137 workers
Public Transit
20.7%
146 workers
Total Commuting Workers:704
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (19.5% work from home)
Good public transit usage (20.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.5%
815 employed
Labor Force
871
39 unemployed
Median Age
31.0 years
Per Capita Income
$30,539
Poverty Rate
35.9%

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