Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 398,000. The "Gateway to the Rockies" is a bioscience, transportation and aerospace hub with award-winning parks, open space and cultural amenities.

Once a budding frontier town of farmers and ranchers just east of the state's capital, Aurora is Colorado's third largest city with a diverse population of more than 404,000. From agricultural outpost to military bastion, Aurora established its foundation as a driving force in the west.

Aurora has plenty to keep you busy throughout the year, stimulating your mind, staying active and simply enjoying all that life has to offer. Aurora Eats Dining Guide Arts, History & Culture

Aurora is now home to the Colorado Freedom Memorial, dedicated in 2013 to honor all of those Colorado military personnel who have lost their lives in combat while serving our country. To Learn more about Aurora History check out our past exhibits.

Long known as the Gateway to the Rockies, this All-America City lies on the eastern edge of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. The city boasts spectacular views of the Front Range spanning from Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs to Longs Peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Aurora is a diverse, growing city of over 404,000 people and 200,000 jobs. There are so many forces that drive population and economic change that it can be hard to understand exactly how Aurora became the city it is today.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Aurora is currently the third largest city in Colorado ** and 52nd largest city in the country***. Growth Image Description: Aurora's population total for the following years (population in parentheses): 2010 (338,774), 2015 (351,200), 2019 (374,154), 2020 (381,057), 2021 (386,502), 2022 (398,018), 2023 ...

First class entered on July 11, 1955. Moved to Colorado Springs in 1958. 1959. Aurora became Colorado’s fourth largest City. 1959. Lowry Bombing Range became a Titan missile launching site. 1961. Aurora approved its home rule charter. This meant Aurora had the power to choose its own form of government and certain aspects of it. 1963

Historic landmarks tell the story of Aurora, from a small 19th century “trolley town” on the fringes of an emerging metropolis, to a growing suburb of the 1950s. Historic homes, businesses and other sites and structures are the physical memories of Aurora’s rich history.

You can easily report code violations or other issues, and get information about the city in a few simple steps by using Access Aurora for your phone. Street Light Outages: Contact Xcel Energy at 800.895.4999 or report online .