Aurora, IN Demographics

A map of Aurora's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,159	3,173	86.6%	91.2%
Hispanic	308	84	8.4%	2.4%
Multiracial	81	161	2.2%	4.6%
Native American/Other	77	19	2.1%	0.5%
Asian	23	6	0.6%	0.2%
Black	0	36	0.0%	1.0%

Aurora, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,648, an increase from the 3,479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aurora, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aurora has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Aurora, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 24.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aurora is ranked the 159th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. 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 was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aurora's White Population

3,159 residents of Aurora, or 86.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aurora is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Aurora ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Aurora's population has decreased from 91.2% to 86.6%.

Aurora is less White than neighboring Lawrenceburg (91.5% White), Petersburg (92.2% White), Greendale (97.7% White), Hidden Valley (96.5% White), and Belleview (100% White).

Aurora's Black Population

0 residents of Aurora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aurora is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Aurora ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Aurora's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Aurora is less Black than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.6% Black).

Aurora's Asian Population

23 residents of Aurora, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aurora is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Aurora ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Asian population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Asian residents' share of Aurora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Aurora is more Asian than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.2% Asian), Petersburg (0% Asian), Greendale (0% Asian), Hidden Valley (0.5% Asian), and Belleview (0% Asian).

Aurora's Hispanic Population

308 residents of Aurora, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aurora is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Aurora ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Aurora's population has increased from 2.4% to 8.4%.

Aurora is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.4% Hispanic), Petersburg (0% Hispanic), Greendale (0% Hispanic), Hidden Valley (2.1% Hispanic), and Belleview (0% Hispanic).

Aurora's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Aurora, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aurora is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Aurora ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 305.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aurora's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.1%.

Aurora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawrenceburg (0.9% Native American/Other), Petersburg (0% Native American/Other), Greendale (0% Native American/Other), Hidden Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), and Belleview (0% Native American/Other).

Aurora's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Aurora, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aurora is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Aurora ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Aurora's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.2%.

Aurora is more Multiracial than neighboring Hidden Valley (0.2% Multiracial), and Belleview (0% Multiracial). Aurora is less Multiracial than neighboring Lawrenceburg (6.3% Multiracial), Petersburg (7.8% Multiracial), and Greendale (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.