Aurora township, Illinois
Aurora township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Aurora township is a geographic entity located in Kane County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 127,446. The land area covers 34.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 127,446 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 42,615 | ±1,003 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 44,734 | ±941 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 42,615 | ±1,003 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,119 | ±400 |
| Median Home Value | $233,900 | ±$4,180 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,351 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,459 | ±$3,246 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,044 | ±$999 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15,092 | ±1,751 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 65,633 | ±1,381 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 126,608 (2024)
ID: 185079
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
80 N BROADWAY, AURORA IL 60505-3390
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GUS Population: 520,997 (2024)
ID: 102550
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAND USE PLANNER
719 S BATAVIA AVE, GENEVA IL 60134-3000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Aurora | 06-08 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | KG-02 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | 06-08 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | 03-05 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | KG-05 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | PK | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | PK | Aurora, IL | |
| Alternative School Aurora | 06-12 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | 09-12 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Aurora | KG-05 | Aurora, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aurora University
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College | 1.9 mi away | 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL, 60506-4892 |
6308926431
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AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 101 SOUTH RIVER STREET, AURORA, IL, 60506 |
(630) 264-4100
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 101 SOUTH RIVER STREET, AURORA, IL, 60506 |
(630) 723-2705
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Waubonsee Community College
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College | 7.5 mi away | Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-9454 |
6304667900
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WEST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 233 SOUTH CONSTITUTION DRIVE, AURORA, IL, 60506 |
(630) 264-3600
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North Central College
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College | 9.1 mi away | 30 N Brainard St, Naperville, IL, 60540 |
6306375100
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MESSENGER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NORTH AURORA
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 113 OAK STREET, NORTH AURORA, IL, 60542 |
(630) 896-0240
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DeVry University-Administrative Office
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College | 10.8 mi away | 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL, 60532 |
8663387934
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MONTGOMERY CAMPUS
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 1111 READING DRIVE, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538 |
(630) 554-3150
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AURORA, IL US, located 0.9 miles from Aurora township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 16.0° | 23.2° | 1.86" | 9.1" |
| February | 34.9° | 19.5° | 27.2° | 1.83" | 7.9" |
| March | 47.0° | 28.9° | 37.9° | 2.35" | 2.6" |
| April | 59.8° | 39.3° | 49.6° | 4.05" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.1° | 50.1° | 60.6° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.5° | 60.1° | 70.3° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 64.8° | 74.4° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 63.1° | 72.6° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 55.3° | 65.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 43.1° | 53.0° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.8° | 31.7° | 39.7° | 2.71" | 1.3" |
| December | 35.6° | 21.8° | 28.7° | 2.19" | 6.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| North Aurora village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Montgomery village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Boulder Hill CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Batavia city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Prestbury CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708903025. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.