Demographics & People — Aurora, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,665 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 1,699 |
| Family Households | 1,183 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0562 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,438 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 2,167 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,025 |
| Irish | 702 |
| Other groups | 410 |
| English | 318 |
| British | 283 |
| Polish | 247 |
| Danish | 186 |
| European | 159 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 127 |
Language
| English Only | 4,279 |
| Spanish | 42 |
| Population 5+ | 4,321 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 368 |
| Population 18+ | 3,320 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aurora, Nebraska.