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Demographic Shifts in Northeast Aurora: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Northeast Aurora, a neighborhood in Aurora, Illinois, exhibits a Moderate Diversity profile with a White Plurality as of 2022. The white population comprises 47% of the community, followed by Hispanic (30%) and Asian (15%) populations. The neighborhood has transitioned from a White Majority to its current more diverse composition over the past decade. Northeast Aurora has a median income of $118,070 in 2022, above the national average, indicating an affluent suburb of Chicago with a growing diverse population.
Northeast Aurora has undergone a transformation in its racial composition over the past decade. In 2013, the neighborhood had a White Majority at 53%, which shifted to a White Plurality (47%) by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 26% in 2013 to 30% in 2022. The Asian population nearly doubled from 9% to 15% over the same period. These changes suggest Northeast Aurora is becoming a Transitional Community, moving towards greater diversity.
The black population has remained between 7-10% throughout the decade. The presence of multiple racial groups with significant representation indicates a shift towards High Diversity, though it does not meet the strict definition as the white population remains above 40%. As Northeast Aurora has become more diverse, it has also become more affluent. The median income has risen from $103,948 in 2013 to $118,070 in 2022, an increase of about 13.6% over nine years.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, with slight fluctuations. It peaked at 13,514 in 2020 before declining to 12,479 in 2022. This recent decline could be attributed to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing preferences or migration patterns.
The demographic shifts in Northeast Aurora align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The growth in Hispanic and Asian populations is consistent with national demographic trends, where these groups are among the fastest-growing in the United States.
The neighborhood's high median income and increasing diversity challenge the traditional narrative of suburban flight and suggest a model of inclusive prosperity. This trend of affluent, diverse suburbs is becoming more common around major cities like Chicago, reflecting changing preferences among middle and upper-middle-class families from various racial backgrounds.
Northeast Aurora represents a suburban community that has transitioned from a predominantly white area to a more diverse, affluent neighborhood over the past decade. This evolution reflects broader national trends of increasing suburban diversity and suggests a model of economic growth alongside increasing racial and ethnic diversity.
