Aurora, Kansas

Aurora is a city in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 56 people lived there.^[3]

Aurora, Kansas
City
Location within Cloud County and Kansas
KDOT map of Cloud County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°27′07″N 97°31′47″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Cloud
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1910
Named for	Aurora, Illinois
Area [2]
• 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]	1,499 ft (457 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• 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]

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.^[4]

The first post office in Aurora was created in 1886. From 1886 until 1888, the post office was called St. Peter.^[5]

Geography

Aurora is at 39°27′7″N 97°31′47″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

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

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

The 2010 census reported 60 people, 24 households, and 17 families living in Aurora.^[7]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aurora, Kansas
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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.

Other websites

City

• Aurora - Directory of Public Officials

Schools

• USD 333, local school district

Maps

• Aurora City Map, KDOT