Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO

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2021 Population

124,442

0.982% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.2

0.86% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

4.73% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,595

4.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$316,200

10.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,141

2.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO had a population of 124k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $65,595. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO grew from 123,232 to 124,442, a 0.982% increase and its median household income grew from $62,566 to $65,595, a 4.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (42%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.8%), White (Hispanic) (13%), Other (Hispanic) (9.79%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.17%).

32.6% of the households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.6% of the residents in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arapahoe (West) & Adams (South Central) Counties--Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are Community College of Aurora (838 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (23 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was $316,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO borders Aurora (Southwest) & Centennial (East) Cities PUMA, CO, Aurora City (Northwest) PUMA, CO, Denver City (Northeast) PUMA, CO, and Arapahoe (East) & Adams (East) CountiesAurora City (Northeast) PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO is home to a population of 124k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 21.1% of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (26.2k people).

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.3k people) in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are Spanish (24,794 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (2,115 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,168 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,050

Women

49.9%

62,308

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 124,358 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.6%

2021 Citizenship

86.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.6% of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was 86.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.3k ± 1.94k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.1k ± 1.64k
White (Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.46k

30.9%

Hispanic Population

38.4k people

30.9% of the people in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are hispanic (38.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
11,174 ± 2,476 people
Ethiopia
1,141 ± 825 people
Honduras
996 ± 772 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 11,174 Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 1,141 and Honduras with 996.

Foreign-Born Population

21.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.2k people

20.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.3k people

As of 2021, 21.1% of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO residents (26.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was 20.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,794 households (21.3%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
2,115 households (1.82%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,168 households (1%)

32.6% of the households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was Spanish. 21.3% of the households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,751 ± 411
Gulf War (2001-)
2,319 ± 417
Gulf War (1990s)
1,367 ± 272

Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO employs 61.1k people. The largest industries in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are Construction (6,132 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,656 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,540 people), and the highest paying industries are Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($146,145), Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance ($97,799), and Offices of dentists ($89,643).

Males in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,754. The income inequality in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.371, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,063

Women

45.5%

32,361

Men

54.5%

The workforce of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO in 2020 was 59,424 people, with 45.5% woman, and 54.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

61.1k

2021 Value

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 2.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 59.4k employees to 61.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, are Customer service representatives (1,957 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,611 people), and Retail salespersons (1,474 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.1k

2021 Value

2.89%

1 Year growth

± 2.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 2.89%, from 59.4k employees to 61.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, are Construction (6,132 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,656 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,540 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,426

Median earning men ± $1,501

$34,288

Median earning women ± $1,052

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($60,827), Public Administration ($56,932), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,371).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,493), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,000), and Information ($45,101).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO awarded 861 degrees. The student population of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,309 male students and 4,594 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are White (305 and 37.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (255 and 31.1%), Black or African American (141 and 17.2%), and Asian (47 and 5.72%).

The largest universities in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Community College of Aurora (838 and 97.3%) and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (23 and 2.67%).

The most popular majors in Arapahoe (West) & Adams (South Central) Counties--Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 and 24.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (117 and 13.6%), and General Studies (60 and 6.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,903 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,903 students enrolled in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,468 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
212 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
117 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
60 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Arapahoe (West) & Adams (South Central) Counties--Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Arapahoe (West) & Adams (South Central) Counties--Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Community College of Aurora
838 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Aurora
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Community College of Aurora with 838 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 273 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO, which is 0.464 times less than the 588 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 305 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 255 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($267) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.88% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29k), Some college (21.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was $316,200 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $286,000 to $316,200, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO is $65,595. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$316,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,565

$27,942

Median Property Taxes

±$1,241

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.3%

Homeownership

2021

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.3% of the housing units in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,595

Median Household Income

± $1,914

46.4k

Number of Households

± 1,779

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.4k households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO grew to $65,595 from the previous year's value of $62,566.

The following chart displays the households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.371

2021 Wage GINI in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO

0.364

2020 Wage GINI in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was 0.371 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.86% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (8%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO (14.3k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.7% of the population of Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 8.92% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

43%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

8.92%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO grew by 2.54% from 13% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aurora City (North Central) PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.