Aurora

City in Hamilton County, Nebraska

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Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska, with 4,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,791 ft (546 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton, 6.3 miles E.

About Aurora

Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Aurora had a population of 4,678. It is the county seat of Hamilton County.

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Living in Aurora

Median household income
$77,679
Median home value
$233,900
Median rent
$764/mo
Median age
39.5
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Aurora, NE population

Aurora had 4,678 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,678
Density1,340 per sq mi (517 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Aurora at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountyHamilton County
TypeCity
Population4,678 (2020)
Land area3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Coordinates40.8639° N, 98.0070° W
ZIP code68818
Official websitecityofaurora.org
Census code (GEOID)3102690

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Aurora

What county is Aurora in?

Aurora is in Hamilton County, Nebraska.

What is the population of Aurora, NE?

4,678 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Aurora, NE?

The ZIP code of Aurora is 68818.

What is the elevation of Aurora?

1,791 feet (546 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Aurora?

Hampton (6.3 mi), Marquette (9.8 mi), Giltner (9.9 mi), Stockham (10.7 mi), Phillips (11.1 mi).

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