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Aurora, NC


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Aurora, North Carolina

Aurora, North Carolina, in Beaufort county, is 39 miles SE of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 109 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 583.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Aurora live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Aurora benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $42,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Aurora Housing

About 60% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Aurora, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Aurora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAurora Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 7%Aurora Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Aurora Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Aurora Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Aurora, NC

Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married24
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes78

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime710
Low Violent Crime25
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