Aurora, CO Demographics

A map of Aurora's Population by Race

Aurora, Colorado had a population of 386,261 in 2020. It was 41.7% White, 15.3% Black, 6.3% Asian, 30.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aurora, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Aurora's White Population

160,950 residents of Aurora identify as White, or 41.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Aurora considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #442 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more White than neighboring Aetna Estates (19.1% White). Aurora is less White than neighboring Foxfield (79% White), Watkins (73% White), Denver (54.3% White), and Four Square Mile (44.9% White).

Aurora's Black Population

59,232 residents of Aurora identify as Black, or 15.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aurora slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more Black than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.7% Black), Foxfield (2% Black), Watkins (1.3% Black), and Denver (8.5% Black). Aurora is less Black than neighboring Four Square Mile (23% Black).

Aurora's Asian Population

24,480 residents of Aurora identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more Asian than neighboring Aetna Estates (0% Asian), Watkins (0.3% Asian), Denver (3.8% Asian), and Four Square Mile (6.1% Asian). Aurora is less Asian than neighboring Foxfield (8.1% Asian).

Aurora's Hispanic Population

116,902 residents of Aurora identify as Hispanic, or 30.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aurora slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #97 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more Hispanic than neighboring Foxfield (7.2% Hispanic), Watkins (16.9% Hispanic), Denver (27.9% Hispanic), and Four Square Mile (19.5% Hispanic). Aurora is less Hispanic than neighboring Aetna Estates (76.7% Hispanic).

Aurora's Native American/Other Population

5,441 residents of Aurora identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #123 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.3% Native American/Other), Foxfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Watkins (1% Native American/Other), Denver (1.2% Native American/Other), and Four Square Mile (1.3% Native American/Other).

Aurora's Multiracial Population

19,256 residents of Aurora identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Aurora is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aurora is more Multiracial than neighboring Aetna Estates (1.2% Multiracial), Foxfield (2.7% Multiracial), and Denver (4.2% Multiracial). Aurora is less Multiracial than neighboring Watkins (7.5% Multiracial), and Four Square Mile (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.