Aurora, Kansas

Aurora, Kansas
City
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°27′07″N 97°31′47″W / 39.45194°N 97.52972°W / 39.45194; -97.52972
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCloud
Founded1880s
Incorporated1910
Named forAurora, Illinois
Area
 • Total0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
 • Land0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,499 ft (457 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total56
 • Density560/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67417
Area code785
FIPS code20-03425
GNIS ID2394035

Aurora is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 56 people lived there.

History

1915 Railroad Map of Cloud County

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.

The first post office in Aurora was created in 1886. From 1886 until 1888, the post office was called St. Peter.

Geography

Aurora is at 39°27′7″N 97°31′47″W / 39.45194°N 97.52972°W / 39.45194; -97.52972 (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.

People

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910269—
19202752.2%
1930256−6.9%
19402747.0%
1950221−19.3%
1960150−32.1%
1970120−20.0%
19801308.3%
1990101−22.3%
200079−21.8%
201060−24.1%
202056−6.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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.

2010 census

The 2010 census reported 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families living in Aurora.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aurora, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 79. ISBN 9780974435886.
  5. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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