Population
The 2022 population
estimate for the city of Aurora is 398,018. In the last 50 years, Aurora's population has changed dramatically. We've grown by about 300,000 people during that time period. We are currently the third largest city in Colorado and 51st largest city in the country*.

Source: City of Aurora Planning and Development Services Department

Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census 2010; City of Aurora Planning and Development Services Department, **2020 Decennial Census - U.S Census Bureau *City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021

Source: US Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in the United States: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 (SUB-IP-EST2021-POP)
Age
Compared to the Metro Area and the State, Aurora is a relatively young community with a high percentage of our population being under the age of 45. The 0-24 and 25-44 year old age groups make up ~247,000 residents or 65% of the city's total population.

Source: U.S Census Bureau 2017-2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates