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Aurora East Unit School District 131
Aurora East Unit School District 131 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 68,295. The median household income is $75,796 and the median age is 33.0.
68,295
Population
4826
People / sq mi
$75,796
Median Income
33.0
Median Age
Aurora East Unit School District 131 covers 14 sq mi of land at 4825.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$75,796
Median Household Income
$29,070
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$218,600
Median Home Value
$1,352
Median Rent
59.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
68.8%
High School+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora East Unit School District 131 serves a community with a population of 68,295 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Aurora East Unit School District 131 is $75,796, with a per capita income of $29,070. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Aurora East Unit School District 131 is 22.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 17.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Aurora East Unit School District 131, 68.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Aurora East Unit School District 131 is $218,600, with a median rent of $1,352. The homeownership rate is 59.0%.
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Data for Aurora East Unit School District 131 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1704680).
Aurora East Unit School District 131 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 4,826 people per square mile. With 68,295 residents, Aurora East Unit School District 131 is a school district in Illinois.
The typical household here earns about $75,796, near the US median of $78,538. About 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $218,600, with typical rent around $1,352.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US school districts: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Aurora East Unit School District 131: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.