Aurora, UT Demographics
A map of Aurora's Population by Race
Aurora, Utah has an estimated population of 949, a decrease from the 984 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah 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 8.1% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Aurora is ranked the 177th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Aurora's White Population
914 residents of Aurora, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aurora is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Aurora ranks 16th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Aurora's population has increased from 95.8% to 96.3%.
Aurora is more White than neighboring Salina (93.4% White), Sigurd (94.4% White), Redmond (93.4% White), Glenwood (92.1% White), and Richfield (91.8% 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 comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Aurora ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Aurora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aurora is less Black than neighboring Glenwood (1% Black), and Richfield (0.2% Black).
Aurora's Asian Population
0 residents of Aurora, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aurora is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Aurora ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Aurora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aurora is less Asian than neighboring Sigurd (1.1% Asian), Redmond (0.1% Asian), Glenwood (0.6% Asian), and Richfield (0.3% Asian).
Aurora's Hispanic Population
9 residents of Aurora, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aurora is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Aurora ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Aurora's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.9%.
Aurora is less Hispanic than neighboring Salina (5.7% Hispanic), Sigurd (3.8% Hispanic), Redmond (5.1% Hispanic), and Richfield (4.9% Hispanic).
Aurora's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Aurora, or 0.0% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Aurora ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aurora's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aurora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salina (0.2% Native American/Other), Redmond (0.7% Native American/Other), Glenwood (4.2% Native American/Other), and Richfield (0.4% Native American/Other).
Aurora's Multiracial Population
26 residents of Aurora, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aurora is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Aurora ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aurora's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Aurora's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.7%.
Aurora is more Multiracial than neighboring Salina (0.7% Multiracial), Sigurd (0.7% Multiracial), Redmond (0.8% Multiracial), Glenwood (1.2% Multiracial), and Richfield (2.5% 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.