Population 16,325 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Aurora
Household size in East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in East Aurora are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.53, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.3 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.3, East Aurora is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in East Aurora: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 East Aurora
Renters in East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Aurora is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.5 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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in East Aurora: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in East Aurora is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $824 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,071 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Aurora pays $1,071 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $373 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 East Aurora
Bachelor's degrees in East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
East Aurora is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Aurora: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. East Aurora has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
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 East Aurora
| Period | East Aurora | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Aurora runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Aurora | 2.36 | 50.3 | 6.3% | 13.8% | 5.8% | 1961 | $1,071 | 47.3% | 96.7% | 3.9% |
| Taylorshire | 2.58 | 45.9 | 8.7% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 1983 | $997 | 41.3% | 91.7% | 7.4% |
| Elma | 2.57 | 44.3 | 7.3% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 1972 | $1,168 | 44.2% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| South Wales | 2.50 | 46.0 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 1969 | $1,001 | 32.1% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Marilla | 2.63 | 45.7 | 2.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 1972 | $974 | 38.1% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| West Falls | 2.54 | 49.1 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1969 | $871 | 38.8% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| Wales Hollow | 2.48 | 49.2 | 0.7% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 1964 | $950 | 25.2% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| Orchard Park | 2.35 | 48.0 | 5.8% | 26.6% | 4.4% | 1976 | $1,371 | 52.4% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Cowlesville | 2.44 | 50.6 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 1962 | $976 | 23.7% | 93.6% | 0.4% |
| Town Line | 2.50 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 1972 | $969 | 30.9% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Folsomdale | 2.50 | 49.1 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 1961 | $945 | 23.8% | 94.3% | 0.6% |
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 East 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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