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Aurora, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Population
1,792
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
485
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 6.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,083, 53% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 (70% below Minnesota) and median rent is $509 a month.
Local data for Aurora, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,083
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$509/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
57.4
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (448), Norwegian Americans (191), Irish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -7°F
28.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiwabikCity | 3.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Hoyt LakesCity | 6.1 mi | 55.9 |
| McKinleyCity | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GilbertCity | 11 mi | 11.7 |
| VirginiaCity | 13 mi | 18.8 |
| BabbittCity | 14 mi | 106 |
| EvelethCity | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| LeonidasCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain IronCity | 18 mi | 68.1 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SoudanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| TowerCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| KinneyCity | 23 mi | 3.9 |
| BuhlCity | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| ChisholmCity | 30 mi | 4.5 |
| CookCity | 30 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, MN in?
- Aurora is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Aurora, MN?
- About 1,792 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Biwabik (3.6 mi), Hoyt Lakes (6.1 mi), McKinley (7.9 mi), Gilbert (11 mi), Virginia (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023