City · Iowa
Aurelia, Iowa
Aurelia, city, in Cherokee County, Iowa. Aurelia had 935 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 968 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 991 (±155). GEOID 1903745.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
935
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 968 · ACS 2020-2024: 991 ±155
Median household income
$71,500
±$4,516 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$139,900
±$26,621 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$780
±$67 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Aurelia and what county is it in?
Aurelia is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 955 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Aurelia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 935 people lived in Aurelia on July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 968 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 991 (±155).
| Measure | Aurelia | Cherokee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 991 ±155 | 11,600 | no clear change |
| Households | 450 ±72 | 5,045 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.23 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 538 ±76 | 5,557 | no clear change |
Aurelia's population since 2000
From 1,062 in 2000 to 935 in 2025: down 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Aurelia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aurelia?
The median resident of Aurelia is 52.0 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 30.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%.
| Measure | Aurelia | Cherokee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0 ±2.7 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±5.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.7% ±6.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±5.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0% ±2.8 pts | 88.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±2.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±3.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±4.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±2.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±6.8 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±3.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.5% ±2.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aurelia earn?
Half of Aurelia's 450 households earn less than $71,500 a year (±$4,516), against $71,269 in Cherokee County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $82,456 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aurelia | Cherokee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,500 ±$4,516 | $71,269 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,842 ±$9,971 | $93,726 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,254 ±$4,275 | $41,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±12.9 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±5.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±4.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aurelia?
Owners occupy 91.1% of Aurelia's occupied homes and renters 8.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 by its owner (±$26,621). The median renter pays $780 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Aurelia | Cherokee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,900 ±$26,621 | $158,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $780 ±$67 | $758 | +$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0% ±29.4 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,218 ±$230 | $1,307 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.1% ±5.1 pts | 75.5% | +13.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.9% ±5.1 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 538 ±76 | 5,557 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.4% ±4.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±41.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.4% ±3.6 pts | 84.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.2% ±8.6 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±3.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aurelia building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Aurelia in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aurelia work and get to work?
74.3% of Aurelia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.
| Measure | Aurelia | Cherokee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±6.7 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3% ±9.6 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1% ±8.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 9.2% ±5.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±3.9 | 16.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Aurelia?
No census tract lies mostly in Aurelia; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 804Cherokee County | 2,064 | $72,310 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Aurelia) · Census block assignment files
How does Aurelia compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aurelia is the 10,562nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 295th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Aurelia is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 295th | 939 |
Aurelia's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Aurelia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Aurelia?
23 of the 57 figures for Aurelia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aurelia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Aurelia.