Demographics & People — Aurora, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,386 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
| Median Age | 48.0 |
| Total Households | 6,907 |
| Family Households | 4,728 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1446 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,486 |
| Black or African American | 585 |
| Asian | 504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 4,060 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,829 |
| Other groups | 2,471 |
| English | 2,230 |
| Italian | 2,032 |
| Irish | 1,979 |
| Polish | 1,246 |
| Hungarian | 1,163 |
| American | 768 |
| European | 546 |
Language
| English Only | 15,595 |
| Spanish | 64 |
| Population 5+ | 16,389 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 804 |
| Population 18+ | 13,225 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aurora, Ohio.