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Aurora, Nebraska
Aurora, city, in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Aurora had 4,787 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,678 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,664 (±34). GEOID 3102690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,678 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,664 ±34
Median household income
$77,679
±$12,378 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$233,900
±$31,464 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$764
±$412 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Aurora and what county is it in?
Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 1,427 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 Aurora, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,787 people lived in Aurora on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,678 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,664 (±34).
| Measure | Aurora | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,664 ±34 | 9,464 | +167 |
| Households | 1,762 ±140 | 3,628 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.19 | 2.57 | +0.22 |
| Housing units | 1,998 ±121 | 4,133 | no clear change |
Aurora's population since 2000
From 4,225 in 2000 to 4,787 in 2025: up 13.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Aurora 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 Aurora?
The median resident of Aurora is 39.5 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.2%.
| Measure | Aurora | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±5.8 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±3.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±2.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±2.3 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7% ±2.8 pts | 91.9% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±3.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6% ±1.6 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.8% ±6.5 pts | 31.3% | +10.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8% ±4.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±4.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±3.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Aurora earn?
Half of Aurora's 1,762 households earn less than $77,679 a year (±$12,378), against $83,994 in Hamilton County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $75,403 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Aurora | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,679 ±$12,378 | $83,994 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,158 ±$7,042 | $100,726 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,025 ±$2,520 | $39,209 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.4% ±7.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.2 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±4.1 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 Aurora?
Owners occupy 81.4% of Aurora's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $233,900 by its owner (±$31,464). The median renter pays $764 a month including utilities, and 23.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aurora | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $233,900 ±$31,464 | $253,700 | +$57,419 |
| Median gross rent | $764 ±$412 | $794 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.0% ±12.9 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,518 ±$175 | $1,559 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4% ±6.5 pts | 83.0% | +11.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.6% ±6.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,998 ±121 | 4,133 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±5.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±3.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.7% ±6.0 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Aurora building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units in Aurora in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 4.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
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 Aurora work and get to work?
77.0% of Aurora's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Aurora | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±4.9 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±6.6 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±5.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±5.4 | 20.7 min | +7.0 min |
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 Aurora?
1 census tract lies mostly in Aurora, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9693Hamilton County | 5,025 | $80,245 |
| Tract 9691Hamilton County | 1,910 | $98,750 |
| Tract 9692Hamilton County | 2,529 | $86,667 |
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 Aurora) · Census block assignment files
How does Aurora compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aurora is the 5,022nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 34th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Aurora ranks 45th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 34th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 36th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st | 136 |
| Median household income | 45th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 76th | 136 |
| Median home value | 29th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 129 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 135 |
| Median age | 63rd | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 23rd | 135 |
| Work from home | 30th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 135 |
Aurora's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Aurora 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 Aurora?
19 of the 57 figures for Aurora 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 Aurora 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 Aurora.