Aurora, Ohio
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| Aurora, Ohio | |
| Location in Ohio | |
| Coordinates: | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Lynn E. McGill |
| Area | |
| - Total | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| - Land | 23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²) |
| - Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
| - Total | 14,353 |
| - Density | 583.8/sq mi (225.4/km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 44202 |
| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-03086GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064359GR3 |
| Website: http://www.auroraoh.com/ | |
Aurora is a city located in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It is co-extant with, and formed from, the former township of Aurora, which was formed from the Connecticut Western Reserve. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,556. In 2005, population was estimated at 14,353.
Aurora was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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[edit] Geography
Aurora is located at (41.319254, -81.355859)GR1. It borders or touches the following other townships and municipalities:
- The city of Streetsboro, on the south;
- The city of Hudson, on the southwest (touches, but does not border);
- Twinsburg Township, Summit County, on the west;
- The village of Reminderville, on the north-northwest;
- The city of Solon, on the northwest (touches, but does not border);
- Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, on the north;
- Auburn Township, Geauga County, on the northeast (touches, but does not border);
- Mantua Township, on the east;
- Shalersville Township, on the southeast (touches, but does not border).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.4 km²), of which, 23.2 square miles (60.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it is water. The total area is 3.61% water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are a 13,370 people, 5,047 households, and 3,901 families residing in the city. The population density is 583.8 people per square mile (225.4/km²). There are 5,361 housing units at an average density of 230.9/sq mi (89.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.67% White, 2.16% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,047 households out of which 35.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% are non-families. 19.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $70,998, and the median income for a family is $78,876. Males have a median income of $61,298 versus $35,655 for females. The per capita income for the city is $35,537. 3.6% of the population and 2.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Historic population figures
- 1940 — 518
- 1950 — 571
- 1960 — 4,049
- 1970 — 6,549
- 1980 — 8,177
- 1990 — 9,192
- 2000 — 13,556
- 2003 — 14,270 (U.S. Census Estimate)
- 2004 — 14,357 (U.S. Census Estimate)
- 2005 — 14,353 (U.S. Census Estimate)
[edit] Notable Residents
- Jim Thome (Chicago White Sox baseball player)
[edit] References
- ^ http://factfinder.census.gov United States Census Bureau. American FactFinder. Retrieved 20 November 2006.
[edit] External links
- Aurora, Ohio is at coordinates Coordinates:
Municipalities and communities of Portage County, Ohio | ||
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| County seat: Ravenna | ||
| Cities | Aurora | Kent | Ravenna | Streetsboro | Tallmadge | |
| Villages | Brady Lake | Garrettsville | Hiram | Mantua | Mogadore | Sugar Bush Knolls | Windham | |
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