Aurora, Oregon
Aurora is a city in Marion County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2020 census, up from 918 in 2010. It is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Before being incorporated as a city, the area was the location of the Aurora Colony, a religious commune founded in 1856 by William Keil and John E. Schmit. Keil named the settlement after his daughter.Geography
Aurora is in northern Marion County, bordered to the east by the Pudding River, which forms the boundary with Clackamas County. Oregon Route 99E passes through the center of town, leading northeast to Canby and southwest to Woodburn. The cities of Portland and Salem are to the north and to the southwest, respectively.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Aurora has a total area of, all land. The Pudding River runs along Aurora's eastern boundary and flows north to the Molalla River, shortly before the Molalla joins the Willamette River north of Canby.
Climate
This region experiences warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Aurora has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Aurora had a population of 1,133. The median age was 46.0 years; 6.7% of residents were under the age of 5, 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18, and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.1 males age 18 and over.100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0% lived in rural areas.
There were 431 households in Aurora, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 63.6% were married-couple households, 9.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.00, and 2.3% of households were cohabitating couples.
There were 431 housing units, of which 0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 83.1% were owner-occupied and 16.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was <0.1% and the rental vacancy rate was <0.1%.
| Race | Number | Percent |
| White | 899 | 79.3% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 80 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 9.5% |
| [Hispanic and Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino] | 186 | 16.4% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 918 people, 336 households, and 256 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 349 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 6.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.9% of the population.There were 336 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 655 people, 250 households, and 186 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 262 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 94.20% White, 0.46% African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 1.98% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.26% of the population.There were 250 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,938, and the median income for a family was $65,556. Males had a median income of $45,938 versus $29,444 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,839. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.5% of those over 64.
Education
North Marion School District has a school system with four schools within walking distance: North Marion Primary School, North Marion Intermediate School, North Marion Middle School, and North Marion High School.Places of interest
- Old Aurora Museum, about the Old Aurora Colony.
- Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage, set in the town's historic seed cleaning mill complex built in 1890, is now the town's largest antique shopping venue.
- Mainstreet Mercantile Antiques, one of the town's larger antique shops.