Aurora, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 651, Aurora'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 is a small community located in New York, within Cayuga County. The total population is 651. It ranks as the 975th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aurora is 21.1 years. This is 47% lower than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 5.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aurora is $71,250. This is 17% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $262,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aurora is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.8% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

51.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%. Notably, 28.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aurora, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.