Aurora
Population: 276,393

Economy and Industry
Over 10,400 businesses in Aurora employ more than 101,000 people. Businesses include construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail establishments, financial and service businesses.

With the E-470 Toll Road looping through Aurora to connect the southern suburbs with Denver International Airport and I-70, economic development is expanding into new areas of Aurora.

Outdoor Recreation
Aurora offers residents opportunities for boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling, and picnicking at Cherry Creek State Park, the Aurora Reservoir, and the Quincy Reservoir.

In addition, more than 8,000 recreation programs are offered annually by the Library and Recreation Services Department. Aurora is less than an hour’s drive from the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Unique Dining
Aurora offers outstanding ethnic dining with more than 80 ethnic restaurants and markets.
 
Description of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado located 20 minutes east of the City of Denver. It is also the closest city to Denver International Airport. Aurora is the third largest city in Colorado, but is known as “A BIG CITY with a small town flavor”.

It includes 343 square kilometers of land area and lies within three counties: Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas.

Aurora's Population
Aurora, Colorado is a suburb of Denver and has a population of 276,393 with a median age of 31.7 years of age. The median household income is $46,507.

24% of the residents over 25 years old have at least a bachelor's degree. Aurora is ethnically diverse with a population that is 60% white, 20% Hispanic, 15% black or African American, and over 4% Asian.

 

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