Aurora Kane County, Illinois
Aurora: City in Kane County, Illinois, United States
About
Aurora is a city located in the county of Kane in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 197,899 and a population density of 1,669 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 196,383 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1834.
Aurora Quick Facts
| Population : | 196,383 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Kane County |
| Postal code : | 60503, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60506 |
| Area : | 118.55 km2 |
| Official name : | Aurora |
| Altitude : | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 11:46:35 (24th May 2022) |
| Density : | 1,657 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Aurora is located at 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W (41.7605800, -88.3200700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Aurora
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Aurora decreased by 0.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 197,899 | - | census |
| 2011 | 199,136 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 199,626 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 199,773 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 200,147 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 200,260 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 200,744 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 200,351 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 199,243 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 197,682 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 196,383 | -0.66% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Aurora
1 Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple
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2 Phillips Park Zoo
1000 Ray Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo
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4 Blackberry Farm
100 S Barnes Rd, Aurora, IL 60506, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 RiverEdge Park
360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Aurora
1 Two Brothers Roundhouse
205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center
732 Prairie St, Aurora, IL 60506, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 KFC
2240 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Dunkin'
2112 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Subway
5 E Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60505, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Aurora
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora
2423 Bushwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville, an IHG Hotel
111 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Aurora (158)
People born in Aurora, including novelist Elizabeth Linington, screenwriter Paul Scheuring, basketball sportscaster Chick Hearn, .
List
- Clive Cussler (American novelist) he was born in 15/07/1931
- Vasile Louis Puscas (Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/09/1915
- Brad Childress (American football player and coach) he was born in 27/06/1956
- Dennis Hastert (American politician: U.S. Speaker of the House) he was born in 02/01/1942
- Paul Sereno (paleontologist) he was born in 11/10/1957
- Arthur Fickenscher (American composer) he was born in 09/03/1871
- Phillip Johnson (American legal academic) he was born in 18/06/1940
- Nathaniel (American Romanian Orthodox clergyman) he was born in 12/06/1940
- Bob Carney (American basketball player) he was born in 03/08/1932
- Charles Henry Dietrich (American politician (1853-1924)) he was born in 26/11/1853
- Quavas Kirk (USSF D2 Pro League player) he was born in 13/04/1988
- David Tilman (American ecologist) he was born in 22/07/1949
- Earl Eby (American middle distance runner) he was born in 18/11/1894
- Tom Petranoff (Athletics competitor, javelin thrower) he was born in 08/04/1958
- Kenny Battle (American basketball player) he was born in 10/10/1964
- Tim Mahoney (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1956
- Aaron McGhee (American basketball player) he was born in 28/06/1979
- Carl Thomas (singer) he was born in 15/06/1972
Schools in Aurora
College & universities near Aurora, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143118 | Aurora University | Aurora (IL) | 60506-4892 |
| 145433 | Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology | Oswego (IL) | 60543 |
| 149727 | Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove (IL) | 60554-9454 |
| 147660 | North Central College | Naperville (IL) | 60540 |
| 145619 | Benedictine University | Lisle (IL) | 60532-0900 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Aurora, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Aurora
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Post Office | Aurora (IL) | 60505 |
| Montgomery Post Office | Montgomery (IL) | 60538 |
| North Aurora Post Office | North Aurora (IL) | 60542 |
| Eola Post Office | Eola (IL) | 60519 |
| Moosehear Post Office | Mooseheart (IL) | 60539 |
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- Aurora , Colorado city in Kane County, Illinois, United States with a population of 387,377 people.
- Aurora , Ohio affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States with a population of 16,472 people.
- Aurora , New York village in Cayuga County, New York with a population of 13,783 people.
- Aurora , Missouri city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States with a population of 7,432 people.
- Aurora , Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 4,490 people.
- Aurora , Indiana City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,698 people.
- Aurora , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 1,522 people.
- Aurora , Utah city in Sevier County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,061 people.
- Aurora , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 1,039 people.
- Aurora , Wisconsin civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin with a population of 992 people.
- Aurora , Minnesota city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 576 people.
- Aurora , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 511 people.
- Aurora , South Dakota town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 299 people.
- Aurora , Iowa city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States with a population of 162 people.
- Aurora , Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 112 people.
- Aurora , Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 53 people.
Other cities in Kane County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kane County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 110,196 | City in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U. |
| Carpentersville | 36,940 | Village in Kane County, Illinois |
| St. Charles | 32,974 | Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States |
| Batavia | 26,442 | City in Illinois USA |
| South Elgin | 24,646 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Geneva | 21,674 | County seat of Kane County, Illinois |
| Montgomery | 20,181 | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA |
| North Aurora | 18,144 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pingree Grove | 9,986 | Village in the United States |
| Sugar Grove | 9,884 | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Dundee | 8,768 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gilberts | 8,071 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampshire | 6,207 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elburn | 6,098 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Brookside | 5,328 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |
| East Dundee | 3,186 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Aurora distances to largest Illinois cities
