Aurora, ON Population 2026: 62,057 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Aurora
Creator: Statistics Canada
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Aurora. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 50.00 km². The town has a population density of 1241.10 people per km².

We highlight the Aurora town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Aurora on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Aurora has a population of around 62,057 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Aurora has increased by ▲ 11.93%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
55,445	62,057	+11.93%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.28% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Aurora's population is projected to reach approximately 69,458 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,389.16 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
62,057	69,458	1,389.16

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Aurora Population Trend & Context

Aurora is the 37th-largest town in Ontario, with a 2021 census population of 62,057 — an increase of 6,612 (▲ 11.93%) people from the 55,445 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Ontario towns. The town's median age of 42 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.

How does Aurora compare to other Ontario towns?

Norfolk County: 67,490 (2021)
Halton Hills: 62,951 (2021)
Aurora: 62,057 (2021) ← 37th largest
Welland: 55,750 (2021)
Belleville: 55,071 (2021)

Population By Genders

The male population of Aurora is around 30,115 while the female population is around 31,940.

Of the 62,057 total population in Aurora, the largest gender is female with around 31,940 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
30,115	31,940	+5.71%

Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Aurora compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

11.8%

Unemployment rate

0.4 pts below the province

59.4%

Employment rate

4.3 pts above the province

67.3%

Participation rate

4.5 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$119,000

Median household income

$28,000 above the province

7.5%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

2.6 pts below the province

Commute

49.3%

Commute under 30 minutes

12.7 pts below the province

89.0%

Commute by car

5.4 pts above the province

4.7%

Commute by public transit

3.9 pts below the province

Housing Character

60.4%

Single-detached houses

6.8 pts above the province

15.8%

Apartments (any building size)

15.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.90 people

Average household size

0.30people above the province

17.1%

One-person households

9.4 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Aurora Population Compared to Ontario

Ontario's population in 2021 was 14,223,942, spread across the area. Here's how Aurora compares to the town's key indicators:

Indicator	Aurora	Ontario
Median household income	$119,000	$91,000
Unemployment rate	11.8%	12.2%
Median age	42	41.6
Bachelor's degree or higher	45.6%	33.4%
Immigrants (%)	36.8%	30.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Aurora has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 42.00.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
55 to 59 years	2,475 8.20%	2,630 8.20%	5.89%	5,105 8.20%
50 to 54 years	2,350 7.80%	2,590 8.10%	9.27%	4,945 8.00%
45 to 49 years	2,235 7.40%	2,470 7.70%	9.51%	4,705 7.60%
60 to 64 years	2,105 7.00%	2,180 6.80%	3.44%	4,280 6.90%
40 to 44 years	1,930 6.40%	2,335 7.30%	17.34%	4,265 6.90%
15 to 19 years	2,195 7.30%	2,030 6.40%	7.52%	4,225 6.80%
10 to 14 years	2,050 6.80%	1,940 6.10%	5.37%	3,995 6.40%
35 to 39 years	1,845 6.10%	2,135 6.70%	13.58%	3,980 6.40%
20 to 24 years	1,965 6.50%	1,810 5.70%	7.89%	3,775 6.10%
5 to 9 years	1,830 6.10%	1,785 5.60%	2.46%	3,615 5.80%
30 to 34 years	1,665 5.50%	1,785 5.60%	6.72%	3,450 5.60%
25 to 29 years	1,655 5.50%	1,540 4.80%	6.95%	3,200 5.20%
65 to 69 years	1,475 4.90%	1,540 4.80%	4.22%	3,020 4.90%
0 to 4 years	1,495 5.00%	1,480 4.60%	1.00%	2,975 4.80%
70 to 74 years	1,090 3.60%	1,320 4.10%	17.42%	2,410 3.90%
75 to 79 years	775 2.60%	945 3.00%	17.99%	1,715 2.80%
85 years and over	465 1.50%	795 2.50%	41.51%	1,255 2.00%
80 to 84 years	505 1.70%	645 2.00%	21.71%	1,150 1.90%
85 to 89 years	305 1.00%	470 1.50%	35.11%	770 1.20%
90 to 94 years	125 0.40%	245 0.80%	48.98%	375 0.60%
95 to 99 years	25 0.10%	70 0.20%	64.29%	100 0.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 67.50% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 17.00% and 15.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Aurora are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

Data	Male	Female	Total
Median age of the population	40.80%	43.20%	42.00%
Average age of the population	39.90%	41.80%	40.90%
0 to 14 years	17.80%	16.30%	17.00%
65 years and over	14.30%	16.40%	15.40%

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Population of Aurora by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Aurora is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Aurora is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Aurora are Chinese, which accounts for 16.66% of the total population, followed by English (16.00%), Irish (12.91%), Scottish (12.31%), and Italian (10.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Aurora include Canadian, German, Iranian, French, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
Chinese	16.41%	16.89%	16.66%
English	16.23%	15.79%	16.00%
Irish	12.97%	12.85%	12.91%
Scottish	12.22%	12.39%	12.31%
Italian	11.06%	9.55%	10.29%
Canadian	9.14%	8.74%	8.93%
German	5.21%	5.43%	5.33%
Iranian	5.06%	5.40%	5.24%
French	4.40%	4.15%	4.27%
British Isles	3.99%	3.54%	3.76%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Aurora's population profile.

About 36.8% of Aurora's population are immigrants (22,570 people).

The top countries of origin for Aurora's immigrant population are China (5,200), Iran (3,120), United Kingdom (1,420), Hong Kong (1,325), Philippines (660).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
China	5,200
Iran	3,120
United Kingdom	1,420
Hong Kong	1,325
Philippines	660

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 12,980 of Aurora's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 14.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.25% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 10.35%, 8.55%, and 5.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	6,230	14.50%
4 persons	4,845	11.25%
3 persons	4,455	10.35%
1 person	3,670	8.55%
5 or more persons	2,305	5.35%

Income in Aurora

Analyzing income distribution in Aurora can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Aurora is $44,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Aurora population or around 6,525 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 6,200 and 5,360 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Aurora's median household income is $119,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Aurora's median household income is 35,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Aurora

This data sheds light on the distribution of Aurora residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

71.20% or most of the Aurora population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 45.55% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 21.15% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 7.60% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	27,710	31,560	59,270	71.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher	17,525	20,230	37,760	45.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	9,425	9,005	18,435	21.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree	3,660	3,345	7,010	7.60%

Above national average 45.6% of Aurora's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Aurora

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Aurora. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Aurora is at 7.94% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	59.35%
Unemployment rate	7.94%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Aurora's population (around 65.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 4,005 men and 2,420 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 6,420.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	4,005	2,420	6,420

Employment Industry Sectors

The Aurora industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Aurora is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Aurora has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Educational services at 8%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Professional, scientific and technical services	2,405	1,800	12%
Retail trade	1,870	1,905	11%
Educational services	755	2,110	8%
Health care and social assistance	570	2,270	8%
Finance and insurance	1,350	1,420	8%
Manufacturing	1,780	935	8%
Construction	2,160	450	8%
Wholesale trade	1,035	630	5%
Public administration	740	825	5%
Accommodation and food services	735	730	4%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	795	605	4%
Other services (except public administration)	470	650	3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	530	580	3%
Transportation and warehousing	715	240	3%
Information and cultural industries	505	305	2%
Arts, entertainment and recreation	390	305	2%
Management of companies and enterprises	110	105	1%
Utilities	165	40	1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	65	60	0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	45	0	0%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Aurora residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Aurora: Professional, scientific and technical services (12%), -45 Retail trade (11%), Educational services (8%)

Top occupation categories in Aurora: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (22%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (12%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work Location	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Usual place of work	7,955	7,185	15,145	50.20%
Worked at home	5,490	6,230	11,720	38.80%
No fixed workplace address	2,385	800	3,190	10.60%
Worked outside Canada	90	30	120	0.40%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Aurora residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Aurora residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Aurora spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
Duration	Percentage
30 to 44 minutes	26.00%
Less than 15 minutes	25.20%
15 to 29 minutes	24.10%
45 to 59 minutes	13.30%
60 minutes and over	11.40%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Aurorashed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Aurora's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

61.41%

Married or living common-law

38.59%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Aurora. About 58,430 people living in the province speak English, 2,150 people speak Neither English nor French, 665 people speak French language, and 470 people speak English and French language.

Language	Population
English	58,430
Neither English nor French	2,150
French	665
English and French	470

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

Language	Mother Tongue	Spoken Most Often at Home
English	58.8%	73.0%
Non-official languages	36.0%	21.7%
French	1.0%	0.4%

Religion

Aurora is predominantly Christian. About 31,150 of its population is Christian (14,350 males and 14,350 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 5.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Buddhist, both represent 2.4% and 1.3% of the population, while Hindu represent 1.3% of the population.

Religion	Population
Christian	50.7%
Islam	5.8%
Jewish	2.4%
Buddhist	1.3%
Hindu	1.3%
Sikh	0.3%

Points of Interest in Aurora

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Aurora Public Library

Places to Visit in Aurora

Museums

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre

Attractions

Historic Sites

Green Spaces in Aurora

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Paul Semple Park	Parks	—
Lambert Wilson Park	Parks	—
Armstrong Family Park	Parks	—
Hickson Park	Parks	2.4 ha
Highland Field	Parks	1.7 ha
Aurora Peace Park	Parks	2.3 ha
Tamarac Green	Parks	1.8 ha
Poplar Park	Parks	1.3 ha
Confederation Park	Parks	4.6 ha
Norm Weller Park	Parks	4.2 ha
McClellan Heights Park	Parks	0.7 ha
Khamissa Park	Parks	0.3 ha
Seston Park	Parks	0.6 ha
Highland Gate Park	Parks	8.4 ha
Evans Park	Parks	0.5 ha
James Lloyd Park	Parks	2.2 ha
Whitchurch-Stouffville Community Park, Vandorf	Parks	4.7 ha
Aurora Town Park	Parks	1.8 ha
Elizabeth Hader Park	Parks	1.1 ha
Copland Park	Parks	3.3 ha
Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area	Nature Reserves	—

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Ajax 126,666
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Whitchurch-Stouffville 49,864
Georgina 47,642
New Tecumseth 43,948
Innisfil 43,326
Bradford West Gwillimbury 42,880
Lakeshore 40,410
East Gwillimbury 34,637
Fort Erie 32,901
LaSalle 32,721
Centre Wellington 31,093
Orangeville 30,167
Grimsby 28,883
King 27,333
Woolwich 26,999
Lincoln 25,719
Wasaga Beach 24,862
Collingwood 24,811
Amherstburg 23,524
Tecumseh 23,300
Oro-Medonte 23,017
Essa 22,970
Kingsville 22,119
Springwater 21,701
Scugog 21,581
Uxbridge 21,556
Wilmot 21,429
Essex 21,216
Huntsville 21,147
Cobourg 20,519
South Frontenac 20,188
Russell 19,598
Niagara-on-the-Lake 19,088
Selwyn 18,653
Tillsonburg 18,615
Pelham 18,192
Petawawa 18,160
Loyalist 17,943
Midland 17,817
Bracebridge 17,305
Greater Napanee 16,879
Saugeen Shores 15,908
West Lincoln 15,454
Clearview 14,814
Mississippi Mills 14,740
St. Clair 14,659
Severn 14,576
Guelph/Eramosa 13,904
Ingersoll 13,693
South Stormont 13,570
South Glengarry 13,330
Gravenhurst 13,157
Tiny 12,966
Perth East 12,595
Brock 12,567
Carleton Place 12,517
Wellington North 12,431
Erin 11,981
Wellesley 11,318
North Dundas 11,304
Norwich 11,151
Georgian Bluffs 11,100
Tay 11,091
Adjala-Tosorontio 10,989
Rideau Lakes 10,883
Mapleton 10,839
North Dumfries 10,619
Ramara 10,377
Hawkesbury 10,194
North Glengarry 10,144
Penetanguishene 10,077
Cavan Monaghan 10,016
Alfred and Plantagenet 9,949
Leeds and the Thousand Islands 9,804
Arnprior 9,629
Elizabethtown-Kitley 9,545
Laurentian Valley 9,450
Mono 9,421
The Blue Mountains 9,390
Malahide 9,308
Smiths Falls 9,254
South Bruce Peninsula 9,137
Minto 9,094
Beckwith 9,021
Shelburne 8,994
Southgate 8,716
Champlain 8,665
Zorra 8,628
Plympton-Wyoming 8,308
Renfrew 8,190
Drummond/North Elmsley 8,183
Kapuskasing 8,057
Hanover 7,967
Puslinch 7,944
Goderich 7,881
East Zorra-Tavistock 7,841
Stone Mills 7,826
Kirkland Lake 7,750
Huron-Kinloss 7,723
Aylmer 7,699
Muskoka Lakes 7,652
Douro-Dummer 7,632
McNab/Braeside 7,591
South-West Oxford 7,583
Blandford-Blenheim 7,565
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal 7,505
Alnwick/Haldimand 7,473
Fort Frances 7,466
North Stormont 7,400
Augusta 7,386
St. Marys 7,386
Whitewater Region 7,225
Otonabee-South Monaghan 7,087
Chatsworth 7,080
Minden Hills 6,971
Wainfleet 6,887
Parry Sound 6,879
Cramahe 6,509
Perth 6,469
Petrolia 6,013
Tay Valley 5,925
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh 5,884
Lanark Highlands 5,737
Lucan Biddulph 5,680
Cochrane 5,390
Gananoque 5,383
Seguin 5,280
Espanola 5,185
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 5,083
North Huron 5,052
Stirling-Rawdon 5,015
Central Frontenac 4,892
Southwold 4,851
Hearst 4,794
Asphodel-Norwood 4,658
Tyendinaga 4,538
Iroquois Falls 4,418
Amaranth 4,327
Deep River 4,175
Prescott 4,078
Bancroft 4,065
Howick 4,045
Madawaska Valley 3,927
Montague 3,914
Bonnechere Valley 3,898
Grand Valley 3,851
Perth South 3,776
Lake of Bays 3,759
Warwick 3,641
Mulmur 3,571
Georgian Bay 3,441
Blind River 3,422
East Hawkesbury 3,418
Sables-Spanish Rivers 3,237
Horton 3,182
Marathon 3,138
Melancthon 3,132
North Algona Wilberforce 3,111
Athens 3,042
Adelaide-Metcalfe 3,011
Admaston/Bromley 2,995
Laurentian Hills 2,885
North Kawartha 2,877
Greater Madawaska 2,864
Enniskillen 2,825
East Garafraxa 2,794
Perry 2,650
Atikokan 2,642
Front of Yonge 2,595
Algonquin Highlands 2,588
Black River-Matheson 2,572
Addington Highlands 2,534
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards 2,410
North Frontenac 2,285
Madoc 2,233
Bonfield 2,146
Manitouwadge 1,974
Dawn-Euphemia 1,968
Chapleau 1,942
Frontenac Islands 1,930
Mattawa 1,881
Nipissing 1,769
Deseronto 1,747
Faraday 1,612
Strong 1,566
Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan 1,552
Terrace Bay 1,528
Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional 1,513
Moosonee 1,512
Carling 1,491
Nipigon 1,473
Englehart 1,442
St. Joseph 1,426
McKellar 1,419
Chisholm 1,312
Thessalon 1,260
Ignace 1,206
Emo 1,204
Smooth Rock Falls 1,200
Armstrong 1,199
Moonbeam 1,157
Laird 1,121
South Algonquin 1,055
Schreiber 1,039
Assiginack 1,008
Cobalt 989
Papineau-Cameron 982
The Archipelago 979
Prince 975
Kearney 974
Machar 969
Hornepayne 968
Carlow/Mayo 953
Ear Falls 924
McMurrich/Monteith 907
Red Rock 895
Gore Bay 808
Conmee 798
La Vallee 788
Chapple 763
Plummer Additional 757
Val Rita-Harty 757
Billings 753
Rainy River 752
Johnson 749
Larder Lake 745
Ryerson 745
Tudor and Cashel 740
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls 727
Wollaston 721
O'Connor 689
Spanish 670
Bruce Mines 582
Baldwin 579
McGarry 579
Dubreuilville 576
Tarbutt and Tarbutt Additional 573
White River 557
Mattice-Val Cote 542
The North Shore 531
Harris 530
Hudson 530
Harley 524
Coleman 517
Evanturel 502
Morley 493
Fauquier-Strickland 467
Tehkummah 450
Gillies 441
Limerick 436
Pickle Lake 398
Burpee and Mills 382
Hilton 382
Dorion 375
Nairn and Hyman 373
Latchford 355
James 348
Casey 341
Kerns 330
Jocelyn 314
Chamberlain 311
Lake of the Woods 308
Joly 293
Matachewan 268
Head, Clara and Maria 267
Pelee 230
Hilliard 215
Opasatika 200
Mattawan 153
Gauthier 151
Brethour 105
Cockburn Island 16

Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Aurora has a population of 62,057 people, making it the 37th town in Ontario. The population increased significantly from 55,445 in 2016, an increase of 6,612 people or 11.93%. The town has a population density of 1,241.1 people per km² across a land area of 50.00 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Aurora's population grew by 11.93% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 55,445 to 62,057 people, a gain of 6,612 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Ontario towns during this period. The median age of 42.00 years suggests a mature, established community. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (17.1%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Aurora has a population density of approximately 1,241.10 people per square kilometre.

Aurora covers a land area of approximately 50.00 km².

The median age of the population in Aurora is 42.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Aurora is Chinese.

The median household income in Aurora is $119,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Aurora.

Christian is the predominant religion in Aurora.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.