Aurora, Nebraska
Aurora: City in Nebraska
About
Aurora is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,479 and a population density of 587 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,490 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Aurora
| Population : | 4,490 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Postal code : | 68819 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 7.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,791 feet / 546 meters |
| Capital city : | Aurora is capital of Hamilton County |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 22:17:55 (23rd December 2025) |
| Density : | 588 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Aurora is located at 40°52'2"N 98°0'15"W (40.8672300, -98.0042200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Aurora
Demographics
The population of Aurora increased by 0.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,479 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,448 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,430 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,462 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,452 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,462 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,467 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,483 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,524 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,547 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,490 | -1.27% | estimation process |
People born in Aurora (6)
People born in Aurora, including Transgender speaker Ryan Sallans, artist Terese Nielsen, artist Ron Spencer, .
List
- Harry Scott Smith (entomologist) he was born in 29/11/1883
- Marion Van Berg he was born in 15/01/1896
- John Klumb (American football end) he was born in 22/01/1916
Schools in Aurora
College & universities near Aurora, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180902 | Central Community College | Grand Island (NE) | 68802-4903 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Aurora, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 430 | Village in Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States |
| Giltner | 363 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Phillips | 296 | Village in Hamilton County, Nebraska |
| Marquette | 237 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Hordville | 148 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Stockham | 44 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Aurora distances to largest Nebraska cities
