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Aurora, TX


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Aurora, Texas

Aurora, Texas, in Wise county, is 22 miles NW of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The town has a population of 853.

The People and Families of Aurora

In Aurora, about 65% of adults are married. Aurora is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Aurora is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $36,731. An unusual characteristic of Aurora is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Aurora ($1,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Aurora Housing

About 82% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Aurora, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Aurora, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity51
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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