Aurora, Iowa
Aurora: city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States.
About
Aurora is a city located in the county of Buchanan in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 185 and a population density of 125 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 162 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Aurora
| Population | 162 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Postal code | 50607 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 1.48 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6189,-91.7285 |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 02:52:11 (16th September 2026) |
| Density | 109 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Aurora is located at 42°37'8"N 91°43'43"W (42.6188700, -91.7285000).
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Aurora decreased by 12.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 185 | - | census |
| 2011 | 184 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 171 | -7.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 170 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 171 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 170 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 169 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 164 | -2.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 162 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 161 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 162 | 0.62% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 50,643 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 53,490 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 51,788 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 53,497 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,400 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,724 |
Aurora zip code is 50607.
County name: Buchanan, County
fips: 19019
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 22,724 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,326 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 42 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,021 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,922 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,904 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,530,894 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 408,112 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,722 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,986 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,397 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,037 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,315 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 623,274 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -6.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,129 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,149 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,192 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,321 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 200 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,822 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 454 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,535 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 70.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 758.57 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Aurora, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Closest post offices linked to Aurora.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Post Office | Aurora (IA) | 50607 |
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Other cities in Buchanan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | 6,203 | City in Iowa |
| Jesup | 2,711 | City in the United States |
| Fairbank | 1,132 | City in Iowa, United States of America |