Demographics & People — Aurora, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 179,867 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~180,000 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Total Households | 60,396 |
| Family Households | 44,696 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6632 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75,835 |
| Black or African American | 19,657 |
| Asian | 19,809 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76,910 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 86,309 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 76,816 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 66,993 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 43,695 |
| German | 20,338 |
| Irish | 11,682 |
| Italian | 7,885 |
| Polish | 7,726 |
| English | 6,757 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 4,571 |
Language
| English Only | 89,738 |
| Spanish | 57,734 |
| Population 5+ | 168,475 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,999 |
| Population 18+ | 132,843 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aurora, Illinois.