Aurora, Texas facts for kids
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Aurora, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,390 |
| • Density | 373.7/sq mi (144.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76078
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-04672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409759 |
| Website | http://www.auroratexas.gov |
Aurora is a small city in Wise County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,390 people lived there. Aurora is especially known for a famous story about a UFO crash that supposedly happened a long time ago!
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Where is Aurora?
Aurora is a city located in Texas, USA. It covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Aurora has grown over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 372 | — | |
| 1980 | 376 | — | |
| 1990 | 623 | 65.7% | |
| 2000 | 853 | 36.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,220 | 43.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,390 | 13.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,554 | 27.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the city had 1,390 residents. These people lived in 420 households, and 356 of those were families. Most of the people living in Aurora are White (68.42%). There are also people of Hispanic or Latino background (23.45%), and smaller numbers of Black, Native American, Asian, and multiracial residents.
Schools in Aurora
Students in Aurora attend schools that are part of the Northwest Independent School District.
- Seven Hills Elementary (for grades Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- Chisholm Trail Middle School (for grades 6th to 8th grade)
- Northwest High School (for grades 9th to 12th grade)
The Aurora UFO Story
Aurora is famous for a strange event that supposedly happened in April 1897. People say that a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) crashed here! The story goes that the pilot of this UFO was an alien. It is believed that this alien was buried in the local cemetery.
Even today, the town of Aurora talks about this legend. The city's official website even mentions the story. However, the people who manage the cemetery have always said no to requests to dig up the spot where the alien is supposedly buried. It remains a mysterious and interesting part of Aurora's history!
See Also
In Spanish: Aurora (Texas) para niños
