Aurora, Nebraska
| Aurora, Nebraska | |
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| Motto: "The Possibilities Are Endless" | |
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| Coordinates: 40°52′0″N 98°0′13″W / 40.86667°N 98.00361°WCoordinates: 40°52′0″N 98°0′13″W / 40.86667°N 98.00361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Incorporated | July 3, 1877 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council/Mayor |
| • Mayor | Marlin Seeman |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,479 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 4,453 |
| • Density | 1,544.5/sq mi (596.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 68818 |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-02690[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0827118[5] |
Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska in the United States of America. The population was 4,479 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hamilton County.[6]
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[edit] Geography
Aurora is located at 40°52′00″N 98°00′13″W / 40.866716°N 98.003537°W (40.866716, −98.003537).[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.91 square miles (7.54 km2), of which, 2.90 square miles (7.51 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1] The average precipitation per year in Hamilton County during the years 1971 to 2000 was between 26 and 30 inches.[8]
[edit] Demographics
[edit] 2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 4,479 people, 1,781 households, and 1,199 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,544.5 inhabitants per square mile (596.3 /km2). There were 1,939 housing units at an average density of 668.6 per square mile (258.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 1,781 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
[edit] 2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 4,225 people, 1,662 households, and 1,163 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,243.0 people per square mile (867.7/km2). There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 954.5 per square mile (369.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.19% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.
There were 1,662 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,690, and the median income for a family was $43,884. Males had a median income of $29,162 versus $20,484 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,309. About 6.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
In 1861, David Millspaw became the first permanent settler in the area of what was to become Aurora. Hamilton County was formed in 1870 and voters elected to move the county seat to Aurora in 1875.[9]
The second largest hailstone ever recorded landed in Aurora on June 22, 2003.
An EF2 tornado struck west of Aurora on June 17, 2009. A farm house and several outbuildings were destroyed and twelve railcars were overturned with extensive tree and power pole damage.
[edit] Education
[edit] Public schools
Aurora is served by Aurora Public Schools
- Aurora High School (grades 9 though 12)
- Aurora Middle School (grades 6 through 8)
- Aurora Elementary School (grades K through 5)
[edit] Media
[edit] Radio
- KRGY 97.3FM—Hot Adult Contemporary
[edit] Newspaper
- Aurora News-Register
[edit] Notable people
- Silas Reynolds Barton — U.S. Representative from Nebraska
- Harold Eugene Edgerton — inventor of the strobe light
- Eugene Jerome Hainer — U.S. Representative from Nebraska
- Bob Kremer — Nebraska state senator
- Clarence Mitchell — Major League Baseball player[10][11]
- Terese Nielsen — freelance fantasy artist
- Ron Spencer — artist for Magic: The Gathering
- William Ledyard Stark — Populist politician
[edit] References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ PRISM Group and Oregon Climate Service, Oregon State University (2006). "Average Annual Precipitation, 1971–2000, Nebraska". Retrieved July 16, 2010.
- ^ Nebraska State Historical Society (June 4, 2004). "The Hamilton County Courthouse". Retrieved September 11, 2009.
- ^ "Clarence Mitchell Baseball Field Aurora, Nebraska". Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Clarence Mitchell Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
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