Aurora, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Aurora, Colorado is 390,201 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Colorado. The median household income is $84,320, the median home value is $444,500, and the median age is 35.1.

The population has grown 23.6% since 2010 (326,055 → 403,130).

390,201

Population

2378

People / sq mi

$84,320

Median Income

$444,500

Median Home Value

Aurora covers 164.1 sq mi of land at 2378 people per square mile.

About Aurora, CO

Aurora is a city in Colorado with a population of 390,201. It ranks #3 among cities in Colorado by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Aurora is $84,320, above the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $444,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,759. The homeownership rate of 63.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Aurora reflects 32.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.9 minutes each way.

Aurora city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Aurora city had a population of 326,055 in 2010 and 403,130 in 2024, a 23.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 403,130 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.

403,130

Population (2024)

326,055

Population (2010)

403,130

Peak (2024)

1.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	326,055	-	-	estimate
2011	332,730	+6,675	+2.05%	estimate
2012	339,261	+6,531	+1.96%	estimate
2013	345,613	+6,352	+1.87%	estimate
2014	352,660	+7,047	+2.04%	estimate
2015	360,098	+7,438	+2.11%	estimate
2016	363,277	+3,179	+0.88%	estimate
2017	367,574	+4,297	+1.18%	estimate
2018	374,572	+6,998	+1.90%	estimate
2019	379,289	+4,717	+1.26%	estimate
2020	386,804	+7,515	+1.98%	estimate
2021	390,589	+3,785	+0.98%	estimate
2022	394,128	+3,539	+0.91%	estimate
2023	397,573	+3,445	+0.87%	estimate
2024	403,130	+5,557	+1.40%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	49.2%
Black or African American	15.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,320

Median Household Income

$40,424

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$444,500

Median Home Value

$1,759

Median Rent

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.6%

High School+

32.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.6%

Drive Alone

68.3%

Public Transit

14.8%

Work From Home

28.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.3%

Foreign Born

67.1%

Non-English at Home

7.5%

Veterans

11.6%

With Disability

87.0%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	13.8%
Construction	9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.6%
Retail Trade	8.2%
Information	7.6%
Manufacturing	5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.5%
Public Administration	3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	3.0%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

Largest cities in Colorado

Denver (713,734)Colorado Springs (483,099)Fort Collins (169,705)Lakewood (156,309)Thornton (142,878)Arvada (122,835)Westminster (115,546)Pueblo (111,514)Greeley (109,421)Centennial (107,386)View all Colorado cities →

Largest counties in Colorado

El Paso County (736,008)Denver County (713,734)Arapahoe County (655,709)Jefferson County (579,715)Adams County (524,408)

Part of Colorado

Colorado demographic profile All Colorado data →

Metro areas in Colorado

Denver (2,977,085)Colorado Springs (760,782)Fort Collins (363,561)Greeley (340,711)Boulder (328,317)Pueblo (168,726)Grand Junction (157,316)All US metros →

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Common questions about Aurora, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora, Colorado has a population of 390,201 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest city in the United States and the 3rd-largest in Colorado.

The median household income in Aurora, Colorado is $84,320, with 8.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Aurora, Colorado is $444,500, with median monthly rent at $1,759 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.

The median age in Aurora, Colorado is 35.1 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has grown 23.6% since 2010 (326,055 → 403,130).