Economy & Jobs — Aurora, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $93,633 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$102,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,604 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 100,171 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Professional | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 894 |
| Physician Offices | 806 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 759 |
| Dental Offices | 717 |
| Law Offices | 662 |
| Insurance Agencies | 636 |
| Real Estate Offices | 583 |
| Beauty Salons | 389 |
| Auto Repair | 346 |
| Accounting Firms | 304 |
| Commercial Banks | 302 |
| Coffee Shops | 234 |
| Child Day Care | 223 |
| Chiropractors | 221 |
| Gas Stations | 216 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
