After Delays, Aurora Gears Up For Special Census

The City of Aurora is now gearing up for a special census that has faced various delays, although the start date is still uncertain.

Aurora previously sought a recount after the 2020 decennial census showed the city had a population of around 180,000, down from 197,000 in 2010 — numbers that city officials have disputed, arguing that the city’s population is actually closer to the levels found in the 2010 census.

The perceived undercount, city officials have said, is costing the city millions of dollars in lost tax revenue each year.

Read the full article in the Aurora Beacon-News HERE.