Aurora
Census-designated place in Preston County, West Virginia
Aurora is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Preston County, West Virginia, with 200 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,644 ft (806 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crellin, 6.3 miles NE.
- 200residents (2020 Census)
- 2,644 ftelevation · 806 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 95 / sq mipopulation density
- 26705ZIP code
About Aurora
Aurora is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 200 at the 2020 census. Aurora is located on U.S. Route 50 between Rowlesburg and the Maryland state line. Cathedral State Park is located to the east of Aurora's post office.
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- Median household income
- $55,444
- Median age
- 38.2
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Aurora had 200 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 200 |
|---|---|
| Density | 95 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aurora at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 200 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,644 ft (806 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3254° N, 79.5546° W |
| ZIP code | 26705 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5403460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aurora
- Crellin, MD6.3 mi NE
- Rowlesburg6.7 mi W
- Hutton, MD7.3 mi NE
- Terra Alta8.2 mi N
- Oakland, MD10.3 mi NE
- Mountain Lake Park, MD10.6 mi NE
- Loch Lynn Heights, MD10.7 mi NE
- Bayard10.7 mi E
- Gorman, MD11.0 mi E
- Tunnelton11.3 mi NW
- Kingwood12.2 mi NW
- Thomas12.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aurora
What county is Aurora in?
Aurora is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Aurora, WV?
200 people lived in Aurora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aurora, WV?
The ZIP code of Aurora is 26705.
What is the elevation of Aurora?
2,644 feet (806 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aurora?
Crellin (6.3 mi), Rowlesburg (6.7 mi), Hutton (7.3 mi), Terra Alta (8.2 mi), Oakland (10.3 mi).
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