Aurora, NY

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2020 Population

656

0.756% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

21.3

1.39% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

0.452%

73.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$83,000

2.68% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$241,700

4.27% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

409

8.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Aurora, NY had a population of 656 people with a median age of 21.3 and a median household income of $83,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Aurora, NY declined from 661 to 656, a −0.756% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,833 to $83,000, a 2.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aurora, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), White (Hispanic) (3.66%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%).

None of the households in Aurora, NY 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.

96.3% of the residents in Aurora, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aurora, NY are Wells College (86 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Aurora, NY was $241,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Aurora, NY walked to work, and the average commute time was 8.16 minutes. The average car ownership in Aurora, NY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Aurora, NY is home to a population of 656 people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.73% of Aurora, NY residents were born outside of the country (31 people).

In 2020, there were 9.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (501 people) in Aurora, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55 Other (Hispanic) and 26 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2020 Citizenship

97.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Aurora, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Aurora, NY was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Aurora, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aurora, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
501 ± 158
Other (Hispanic)
55 ± 44
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
26 ± 37

12.8%

Hispanic Population

84 people

12.8% of the people in Aurora, NY are hispanic (84 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Aurora, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

4.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

31 people

5.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2020, 4.73% of Aurora, NY residents (31 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aurora, NY was 5.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Aurora, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12 ± 20
Gulf War (2001-)
3 ± 13
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17

Aurora, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aurora, NY employs 409 people. The largest industries in Aurora, NY are Educational Services (231 people), Accommodation & Food Services (36 people), and Construction (32 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($93,750), Utilities ($77,813), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

409

2020 Value

± 124

−8.71%

1 Year decline

± 43.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Aurora, NY declined at a rate of −8.71%, from 448 employees to 409 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aurora, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people), Management Occupations (46 people), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (43 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aurora, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (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

409

2020 Value

± 124

−8.71%

1 Year decline

± 43.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Aurora, NY declined at a rate of −8.71%, from 448 employees to 409 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aurora, NY, are Educational Services (231 people), Accommodation & Food Services (36 people), and Construction (32 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aurora, NY, though some of these residents may live in Aurora, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$5,718

Median earning men ± $1,733

$4,250

Median earning women ± $3,490

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($13,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,115).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($11,607), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($8,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($3,994).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

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

Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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 New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Aurora, NY awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Aurora, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 120 male students and 237 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aurora, NY are White (55 and 64%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13 and 15.1%), Black or African American (9 and 10.5%), and Unknown (6 and 6.98%).

The largest universities in Aurora, NY by number of degrees awarded are Wells College (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Aurora, NY are General Psychology (16 and 18.6%), General Biological Sciences (14 and 16.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (14 and 16.3%).

The median tuition cost in Aurora, NY for private four year colleges is $30,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Aurora, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.56%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 357 (33.6% men and 66.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 357 students enrolled in Aurora, NY, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 193 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
16 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
14 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Aurora, NY was General Psychology with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Aurora, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Wells College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

86 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wells College with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aurora, NY, which is 0.483 times less than the 58 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 55 degrees mean that there were 4.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 13 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

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, NY was $241,700 in 2020, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $231,800 to $241,700, a 4.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Aurora, NY is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Aurora, NY have an average commute time of 8.16 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Aurora, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$241,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$57,075

$77

Median Property Taxes

±$35

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, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aurora, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2020

54.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.3% of the housing units in Aurora, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aurora, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Aurora, NY 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.

$83,000

Median Household Income

± $14,785

108

Number of Households

± 37

In 2020, the median household income of the 108 households in Aurora, NY grew to $83,000 from the previous year's value of $80,833.

The following chart displays the households in Aurora, NY 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Aurora, NY is from New York.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Walked (49.9%)
Drove Alone (23.2%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2020, 49.9% of workers in Aurora, NY walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (23.2%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

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

8.16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aurora, NY have a shorter commute time (8.16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.282% of the workforce in Aurora, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Aurora, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Aurora, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aurora, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0.452% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aurora, NY (1 out of 221 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aurora, NY is Asian, followed by White 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

97.3% of the population of Aurora, NY has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 22.9% on non-group plans, and 3.35% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Cayuga County, NY see 3857 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.38% increase from the previous year (3695 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2127 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 517 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cayuga County, NY.

3,857 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cayuga County, NY

Primary care physicians in Cayuga County, NY see an average of 3,857 patients per year. This represents a 4.38% increase from the previous year (3,695 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.99% under 18 years, 66.9% between 18 and 34 years, 10.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.1% were men and 45.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.74%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

22.9%

Non-Group

3.35%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aurora, NY declined by 9.31% from 3.03% to 2.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aurora, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.