The median household income in Southwest Aurora has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. In 2013, it stood at $67,824, then experienced a significant drop to $56,336 in 2015. This decline coincided with the initial stages of the Hispanic population increase and White population decrease. As the Hispanic population continued to grow, median income began to recover. It reached a peak of $73,390 in 2021 before settling at $65,547 in 2022.

The population of Southwest Aurora has also seen notable changes, decreasing from 9,850 in 2010 to a low of 7,204 in 2016, before rebounding to 7,904 in 2022. This population dip and subsequent recovery align with the period of significant demographic shift and income fluctuation.

The demographic changes in Southwest Aurora reflect broader national trends of increasing Hispanic populations in many urban and suburban areas. The median household income in Southwest Aurora ($65,547 in 2022) is slightly higher than the national median of approximately $70,784 for the same year. This suggests that despite significant demographic changes, the neighborhood has maintained relatively stable economic conditions.

The transition to a Hispanic Majority community in Southwest Aurora is part of a larger trend seen in many parts of Illinois and the broader Midwest, where traditionally White-majority areas are experiencing rapid diversification, particularly with growing Hispanic populations.

Southwest Aurora has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past decade, evolving from a moderately diverse community to a Hispanic majority area. This shift has been accompanied by fluctuations in median income and population, ultimately resulting in a relatively stable economic situation. The neighborhood's experience reflects broader national trends of increasing diversity but stands out for the rapidity and extent of its demographic change.