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
2023 Employed Population
55,822
8.92% 1-year decline

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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 (211 degrees awarded in 2023), Avalon Institute-Aurora (172 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (20 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.

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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
56,640
Women
50.6%
55,232
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 111,872 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Aurora PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    51.2k ± 2.19k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    18.6k ± 1.48k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.89k
25.6%
Hispanic Population
28.4k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    6,155 ± 1,872 people
  2. Ethiopia
    2,126 ± 1,121 people
  3. Korea
    875 ± 723 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Aurora PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 6,155 South Aurora PUMA, CO residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,126 and Korea with 875.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    15,236 households (14.5%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    3,333 households (3.18%)
  3. 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,405 ± 430
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,589 ± 339
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of South Aurora PUMA, CO employs 55.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Aurora PUMA, CO were Construction (4,288 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,460 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,448 people), and the highest paying industries were Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($128,742), Nondepository credit & related activities ($126,424), and Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($118,103).

Males in South Aurora PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,321. The income inequality in South Aurora PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.379, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,340
Women
49%
28,482
Men
51%

The workforce of South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2023 was 55,822 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

55.8k
2023 Value
−8.92%
1 Year decline
± −8.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Aurora PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −8.92%, from 61.3k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Aurora PUMA, CO, are Customer service representatives (1,774 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,433 people), and Retail salespersons (1,401 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Aurora PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.8k
2023 Value
−8.92%
1 Year decline
± −8.92%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Aurora PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −8.92%, from 61.3k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Aurora PUMA, CO, are Construction (4,288 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,460 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,448 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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
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 Colorado2
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO awarded 403 degrees. The student population of South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 55 male students and 762 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Hispanic or Latino (180 and 44.7%), White (97 and 24.1%), Black or African American (70 and 17.4%), and Two or More Races (32 and 7.94%).

The largest universities in South Aurora PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Pima Medical Institute-Aurora (211 and 52.4%), Avalon Institute-Aurora (172 and 42.7%), and Empire Beauty School-Aurora (20 and 4.96%).

The most popular majors in South Aurora PUMA, CO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (127 and 31.5%), Medical Assistant (91 and 22.6%), and General Cosmetology (65 and 16.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in South Aurora PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 817 (6.73% men and 93.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 817 students enrolled in South Aurora PUMA, CO, 6.73% men and 93.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 316 records, of which 95.9% were women and 4.11% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Cosmetology
    65 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    41 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    91 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Aurora PUMA, CO was General Cosmetology with 65 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
    211 degrees awarded
  2. Avalon Institute-Aurora
    172 degrees awarded
  3. Empire Beauty School-Aurora
    20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pima Medical Institute-Aurora with 211 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Aurora PUMA, CO, which is 0.0747 times less than the 375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 97 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.903% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Aurora PUMA, CO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (23.2k), Some college (20k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

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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

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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%.

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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.

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Wage Distribution

0.379
2023 Wage GINI in South Aurora PUMA, CO
0.385
2022 Wage GINI in South Aurora PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in South Aurora PUMA, CO was 0.379 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.54% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Aurora PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Aurora PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.3%)
  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%).

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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%.

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