Aurora Population 2026
Aurora has a population of 15,838, making it the #2960 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 556× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,838
Rank in United States
#2960
Coordinates
41.32°N, 81.35°W
~345 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
455 km
283 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Aurora
- Streetsboro16,312 people · ~9 km away
- Kent29,810 people · ~18 km away
- Stow34,797 people · ~19 km away
- Cuyahoga Falls49,146 people · ~24 km away
- Cleveland Heights44,962 people · ~29 km away
- Akron197,542 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aurora?
Aurora has a population of 15,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2960 biggest city in United States.
What state is Aurora in?
Aurora is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Aurora the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 455 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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