Aurora, Waushara County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Aurora, Wisconsin
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Intersection of Highways 21 and 49 in Aurora
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Location of Aurora, Waushara County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 971 |
| • Density | 28.4/sq mi (11.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-03925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582736 |
Aurora is a small town located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 971 people lived there. A smaller community called Auroraville is also part of the town, and the city of Berlin is right next to it.
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What is Aurora Like?
Where is Aurora Located?
Aurora covers a total area of about 34.6 square miles (89.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
Who Lives in Aurora?
Population and People in Aurora
In 2000, there were 971 people living in Aurora. This means there were about 28 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Aurora were White (about 97.63%). There were also small numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of other backgrounds. About 1.96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 352 households in Aurora. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 281 were families.
- About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (71.0%) were married couples living together.
- About 13.9% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 6.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.76 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Aurora
The people in Aurora were spread out across different age groups:
- About 26.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Aurora was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 113 males.
Income and Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Aurora was $49,583 per year. For families, the average income was $52,500 per year. The average income per person in the town was $20,147. A small number of families (3.8%) and people (4.4%) lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes.
Famous People from Aurora
Some people who became well-known lived in Aurora:
- David Evans, Jr.: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- William Hughes: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
See Also
In Spanish: Aurora (condado de Waushara, Wisconsin) para niños
