Aurora Springs, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 230, Aurora Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Aurora Springs is a small community located in Missouri, within Miller County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 702nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aurora Springs is 33.4 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 40.0%. This is 218% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Aurora Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $146,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $230,300. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aurora Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.5% vs 2.1%).

Education

26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 17.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aurora Springs, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.