Population 18,516 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aurora
Household size in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Aurora has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Akron area, where it has 2.37 people. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 40.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Aurora skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Aurora: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Aurora has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Aurora
Renters in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 32.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 33.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 31.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Aurora is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Aurora than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Aurora is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Aurora has newer homes than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,200 | $834 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,466 | $856 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,387 | $957 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,317 | $1,182 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$117 | +$349 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Aurora runs $1,317 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Akron area as a whole ($1,182). Rents are up $117 a month from 2006–10, a 10% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Aurora
Bachelor's degrees in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 30.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 32.5% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 35.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Aurora is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 90.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 92.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 92.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Aurora: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 35 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Aurora
| Period | Aurora | Akron area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Aurora than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Aurora compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 2.50 | 47.9 | 6.2% | 16.6% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,317 | 60.3% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| Reminderville | 2.23 | 41.6 | 4.9% | 13.0% | 4.2% | 1998 | $1,582 | 55.3% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| Streetsboro | 2.39 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 32.4% | 3.0% | 1987 | $1,333 | 31.0% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| Mantua Center | 2.46 | 50.1 | 11.5% | 1.9% | 10.2% | 1977 | $969 | 32.0% | 94.7% | 0.3% |
| Twinsburg | 2.72 | 43.5 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,389 | 49.6% | 95.4% | 3.8% |
| Chagrin Falls | 2.54 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.7% | 1977 | $2,269 | 61.8% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| Solon | 2.71 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1982 | $1,632 | 65.3% | 94.8% | 2.6% |
| Mantua | 2.45 | 48.4 | 10.0% | 13.6% | 10.8% | 1971 | $970 | 23.5% | 92.1% | 3.7% |
| Hudson | 2.79 | 44.3 | 5.0% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 1982 | $2,380 | 73.8% | 97.9% | 1.3% |
| Mantua Corners | 2.51 | 50.9 | 10.6% | 3.7% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,105 | 36.6% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
| Bentleyville | 2.43 | 48.4 | 3.1% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 1960 | $1,490 | 70.6% | 98.7% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Aurora. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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