Aurora, Minnesota
Aurora | ||
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FIPS code 27-02872 | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0660700[4] | |
| Website | City of Aurora | |
Aurora is a city in
Saint Louis County Highways
History
Aurora was laid out in 1898.[6] A post office has been in operation at Aurora since 1903.[7] The city was incorporated in 1903.[6]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.86 square miles (10.00 km2); 3.74 square miles (9.69 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2) is water.[8] Aurora is surrounded by mixed coniferous/deciduous forest and is near many lakes.
Economy
Aurora is on northeastern Minnesota's Mesabi Range. This area produced a large quantity of the nation's iron and taconite ore.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
The Northern Lights Music Festival is presented each summer and includes music concerts.[1] The festival is one of Minnesota's largest and presents professional opera, chamber music and symphonic concerts, in addition to student performances. It takes place in the first three weeks of July in six Iron Range cities.
Parks and recreation
Aurora is on the edge of the
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,919 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,809 | 46.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,463 | −47.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,528 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,371 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,799 | 104.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,531 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,670 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,965 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,850 | −5.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,682 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,678 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2013 Estimate[10] | |||
2010 census
As of the
There were 777 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 48.4 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 812 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,094, and the median income for a family was $43,095. Males had a median income of $41,413 versus $20,625 for females. The
Infrastructure
Transportation
Notable people
- Frederick A. Cina was born in Aurora in 1908. He was a lawyer and served as a Minnesota state representative.
- Frozen food magnate Michelina's, Bundino'sand many others.
- Actress Hollywood, California to star in productions such as The Doll Squad, Curse of the Swamp Creature, plus several films with Jerry Lewis and Elvis Presley and countless TV shows including Perry Mason, Burke's Law and Lost in Space.
References
- ^ a b "City of Aurora Minnesota". City of Aurora Minnesota. Retrieved October 16, 2012.
- ^ "Aurora Chamber of Commerce". Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aurora, Minnesota
- ^ "Aurora city; Minnesota - Census Profile". Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 477.
- ^ "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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