North Aurora PUMA, CO

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2024 Population

136,905

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

32.4

0.31% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.8%

9.31% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$66,560

3.54% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$416,800

9.54% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

67,512

1.67% 1-year growth

About

47.2% of the households in North Aurora 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.

77.8% of the residents in North Aurora PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Aurora PUMA, CO are University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (5,639 degrees awarded in 2024), Community College of Aurora (1,021 degrees), and Concorde Career College-Aurora (463 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in North Aurora PUMA, CO was $416,800, and the homeownership rate was 42.4%.

Most people in North Aurora PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in North Aurora PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

North Aurora PUMA, CO borders Adams Arapahoe PUMA, CO, South Aurora PUMA, CO, Northeast Denver PUMA, CO, and Glendale PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

North Aurora PUMA, CO is home to a population of 137k people, from which 77.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 30.2% of North Aurora PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (41.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in North Aurora PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28k Other (Hispanic) and 25.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in North Aurora PUMA, CO are Spanish (45,204 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (4,013 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,619 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,030

Women

48.3%

70,781

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 136,811 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in North Aurora PUMA, CO.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

77.8%

2024 Citizenship

78.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 77.8% of North Aurora PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Aurora PUMA, CO was 78.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Aurora PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.9k ± 1.71k
Other (Hispanic)
28k ± 2.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.7k ± 1.83k

46.7%

Hispanic Population

64k people

46.7% of the people in North Aurora PUMA, CO are hispanic (64k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Aurora PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
19,649 ± 3,185 people
Ethiopia
2,195 ± 1,141 people
Venezuela
1,947 ± 1,076 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Aurora PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 19,649 North Aurora PUMA, CO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,195 and Venezuela with 1,947.

Foreign-Born Population

30.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

41.3k people

29.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

40.3k people

As of 2024, 30.2% of North Aurora PUMA, CO residents (41.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Aurora PUMA, CO was 29.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
45,204 households (35.7%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
4,013 households (3.17%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,619 households (1.28%)

47.2% of the households in North Aurora PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Aurora PUMA, CO was Spanish. 35.7% of the households in North Aurora 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

Gulf War (2001-)
1,995 ± 430
Vietnam
1,607 ± 400
Gulf War (1990s)
1,127 ± 265

North Aurora PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Aurora PUMA, CO.

Health

77.4% of the population of North Aurora PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 28.5% on Medicaid, 5.71% on Medicare, 8.72% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.71% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.6%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

28.5%

Medicaid

5.71%

Medicare

8.72%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Aurora PUMA, CO grew by 7.84% from 20.9% to 22.6%.

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

Economy

The economy of North Aurora PUMA, CO employs 67.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Aurora PUMA, CO were Construction (8,700 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,843 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,433 people), and the highest paying industries were Support activities for mining ($123,138), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($116,800), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($91,027).

Males in North Aurora PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,084. The income inequality in North Aurora PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.383, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,212

Women

44.8%

37,300

Men

55.2%

The workforce of North Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 was 67,512 people, with 44.8% woman, and 55.2% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

67.5k

2024 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Aurora PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 66.4k employees to 67.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Aurora PUMA, CO, are Construction laborers (1,922 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,765 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,722 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Aurora PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.5k

2024 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Aurora PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 66.4k employees to 67.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Aurora PUMA, CO, are Construction (8,700 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,843 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,433 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Aurora PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in North Aurora PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,887

Median earning men ± $1,835

$36,125

Median earning women ± $1,145

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,817), Public Administration ($57,518), and Wholesale Trade ($56,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,164), Information ($58,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,782).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

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 North Aurora PUMA, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Aurora PUMA, CO awarded 7,123 degrees. The student population of North Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 12,987 male students and 19,226 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Aurora PUMA, CO are White (3,270 and 50.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,485 and 23.1%), Asian (607 and 9.45%), and Black or African American (466 and 7.26%).

The largest universities in North Aurora PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (5,639 and 79.2%), Community College of Aurora (1,021 and 14.3%), and Concorde Career College-Aurora (463 and 6.5%).

The most popular majors in North Aurora PUMA, CO are General Business Administration & Management (679 and 9.53%), Registered Nursing (343 and 4.82%), and General Public Health (231 and 3.24%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,360 for in-state students and $28,368 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in North Aurora PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 32,213 (40.3% men and 59.7% 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 2024 there were 32,213 students enrolled in North Aurora PUMA, CO, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,499 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
445 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
274 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
184 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Aurora PUMA, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 445 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
5,639 degrees awarded
Community College of Aurora
1,021 degrees awarded
Concorde Career College-Aurora
463 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with 5,639 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,627 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Aurora PUMA, CO, which is 0.584 times less than the 4,496 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,270 degrees mean that there were 2.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,485 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,360) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,023) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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 2024, 3.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.84% 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 North Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (30k), Some college (21.2k), and Secondary Education (19.9k).

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 North Aurora PUMA, CO was $416,800 in 2024, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $380,500 to $416,800, a 9.54% increase. The homeownership rate in North Aurora PUMA, CO is 42.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Aurora PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Aurora PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$416,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,428

$20,925

Median Property Taxes

±$1,153

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 North Aurora PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

42.4%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 42.4% of the housing units in North Aurora PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$66,560

Median Household Income

± $2,886

49.3k

Number of Households

± 1,991

In 2024, the median household income of the 49.3k households in North Aurora PUMA, CO grew to $66,560 from the previous year's value of $64,282.

The following chart displays the households in North Aurora 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

0.383

2024 Wage GINI in North Aurora PUMA, CO

0.396

2023 Wage GINI in North Aurora PUMA, CO

In 2024, the income inequality in North Aurora PUMA, CO was 0.383 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.43% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Aurora PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Aurora PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.8%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Worked At Home (9.86%)

In 2024, 66.8% of workers in North Aurora PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (9.86%).

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

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Aurora PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.75% of the workforce in North Aurora PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Aurora 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 North Aurora PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Aurora PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Aurora PUMA, CO (25.5k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Aurora PUMA, CO is Hispanic, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.