South Aurora PUMA, CO

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2024 Population

111,127

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

0.269% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.7%

0.383% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$82,218

2.26% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$436,600

6.51% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

56,475

1.17% 1-year growth

About

27.4% of the households in South 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.

91% of the residents in South Aurora PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Pima Medical Institute-Aurora (223 degrees awarded in 2024), Avalon Institute-Aurora (167 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (31 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in South Aurora PUMA, CO was $436,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in South Aurora PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Aurora PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

South Aurora PUMA, CO is home to a population of 111k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.5% of South Aurora PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (20.5k people).

In 2024, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.2k people) in South Aurora PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Spanish (15,236 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (3,333 households), and Russian (1,339 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,218

Women

50.6%

54,849

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 111,067 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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

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

Citizenship

91%

2024 Citizenship

91.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91% of South 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Aurora PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.2k ± 2.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.6k ± 1.48k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.89k

25.6%

Hispanic Population

28.4k people

25.6% of the people in South Aurora PUMA, CO are hispanic (28.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,365 ± 1,754 people
Ethiopia
1,999 ± 1,088 people
Venezuela
951 ± 754 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Aurora PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,365 South Aurora PUMA, CO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 1,999 and Venezuela with 951.

Foreign-Born Population

18.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

18.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.6k people

As of 2024, 18.5% of South Aurora PUMA, CO residents (20.5k 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO was 18.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,236 households (14.5%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
3,333 households (3.18%)
Russian
1,339 households (1.28%)

27.4% of the households in South 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO was Spanish. 14.5% of the households in South 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

Vietnam
2,405 ± 430
Gulf War (2001-)
1,589 ± 339
Gulf War (1990s)
1,202 ± 270

South Aurora PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

89.6% of the population of South Aurora PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.35% 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, 49.4% were men and 50.6% 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 22.4% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Aurora PUMA, CO grew by 0.43% from 10.4% to 10.4%.

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

Economy

The economy of South Aurora PUMA, CO employs 56.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Aurora PUMA, CO were Construction (4,779 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,441 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,689 people), and the highest paying industries were Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($135,734), Nondepository credit & related activities ($129,279), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($123,715).

Males in South Aurora PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,998. The income inequality in South Aurora PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.376, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,552

Women

48.8%

28,923

Men

51.2%

The workforce of South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 was 56,475 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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

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

Occupations

56.5k

2024 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Aurora PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 55.8k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Aurora PUMA, CO, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,440 people), Customer service representatives (1,374 people), and Retail salespersons (1,252 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South 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

56.5k

2024 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Aurora PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 55.8k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Aurora PUMA, CO, are Construction (4,779 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,441 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,689 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Aurora PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Aurora PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,842

Median earning men ± $1,981

$42,996

Median earning women ± $1,709

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($90,985), Public Administration ($79,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,639).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($68,859), Public Administration ($67,697), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,991).

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 South 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO awarded 421 degrees. The student population of South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 64 male students and 770 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Hispanic or Latino (182 and 43.2%), White (108 and 25.7%), Black or African American (70 and 16.6%), and Two or More Races (38 and 9.03%).

The largest universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Pima Medical Institute-Aurora (223 and 53%), Avalon Institute-Aurora (167 and 39.7%), and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (31 and 7.36%).

The most popular majors in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (122 and 29%), Medical Assistant (93 and 22.1%), and General Cosmetology (76 and 18.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in South Aurora PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 53.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 834 (7.67% men and 92.3% 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

In 2024 there were 834 students enrolled in South Aurora PUMA, CO, 7.67% men and 92.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 348 records, of which 93.1% were women and 6.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
93 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
76 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Aurora PUMA, CO was Medical Assistant with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Aurora PUMA, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
223 degrees awarded
Avalon Institute-Aurora
167 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Aurora
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pima Medical Institute-Aurora with 223 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Aurora PUMA, CO, which is 0.0578 times less than the 398 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 182 degrees mean that there were 1.69 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 108 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,333) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.32% 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (22.4k), Some college (20.3k), and Bachelors Degree (17.7k).

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 South Aurora PUMA, CO was $436,600 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $409,900 to $436,600, a 6.51% increase. The homeownership rate in South Aurora PUMA, CO is 67.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Aurora PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Aurora PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$436,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,657

$29,923

Median Property Taxes

±$1,300

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 South 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2024

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.5% of the housing units in South Aurora PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South 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.

$82,218

Median Household Income

± $3,333

44.4k

Number of Households

± 1,732

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.4k households in South Aurora PUMA, CO grew to $82,218 from the previous year's value of $80,401.

The following chart displays the households in South 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

0.376

2024 Wage GINI in South Aurora PUMA, CO

0.379

2023 Wage GINI in South Aurora PUMA, CO

In 2024, the income inequality in South Aurora PUMA, CO was 0.376 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.575% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Aurora PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Aurora PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.7%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2024, 68.7% of workers in South Aurora PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Aurora PUMA, CO have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in South Aurora PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South 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 South 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 South Aurora PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Aurora PUMA, CO (11.7k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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.