Aurora, Kansas
Aurora, Kansas | |
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 Location within Cloud County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°27′07″N 97°31′47″W / 39.45194°N 97.52972°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Named for | Aurora, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 560/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67417 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-03425 |
| GNIS ID | 2394035[1] |
Aurora is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 56 people lived there.[3]
History
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In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a railroad from Neva (3 miles west of Strong City) through Aurora to Superior, Nebraska. In 1996, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with Burlington Northern Railroad. It was renamed to the current BNSF Railway. Most locals still call this railroad the "Santa Fe".
Aurora was named by settlers who came from Aurora, Illinois.[4]
The first post office in Aurora was created in 1886. From 1886 until 1888, the post office was called St. Peter.[5]
Geography
[change | change source]Aurora is at 39°27′7″N 97°31′47″W / 39.45194°N 97.52972°W (39.451924, -97.529846). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2). All of it land and no water.[2]
People
[change | change source]| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 269 | — | |
| 1920 | 275 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 256 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 274 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 221 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 150 | −32.1% | |
| 1970 | 120 | −20.0% | |
| 1980 | 130 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 101 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 79 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 60 | −24.1% | |
| 2020 | 56 | −6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
[change | change source]The 2020 census reported 56 people, 13 households, and 7 families living in Aurora. All of the households owned their home.
The median age was 30.5 years. Of the people, 98.2% were White, and 1.8% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.[3][6]
2010 census
[change | change source]The 2010 census reported 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families living in Aurora.[7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aurora, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 79. ISBN 9780974435886.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
Other websites
[change | change source]- City
- Schools
- USD 333, local school district
- Maps
- Aurora City Map, KDOT
Municipalities and communities of Cloud County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |