Aurora Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 265 households, and 169 families residing in the town. The population density was 615.8 people per square mile (237.76/kmē), making its North Carolina's 378th most densely populated town. There were 316 housing units at an average density of 332.6 per square mile (128.42/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.81 persons. The population's age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males. The median age was 42.9 years, the median age of male residents at 39.8 and the median age of female residents at 46.2. The racial makeup of the town was 51.29% White, 47.51% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.86% from two or more races and 0.34% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25917, it is the 132nd poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $42000, it is North Carolina's 306th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13252, it is the 93rd lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $17841, The median income for males was $24792, compared to $12917 for females.
In 2000, 182 pupils and students, of which 110 are male and 72 are female, 31.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 12 kindergarten, 92 elementary school, 53 high school and 25 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 583 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 609 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 608 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 604 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 600 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 598 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 597 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 597 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 597 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 594 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 597 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 61 | 31 | 92 |
| High school | 32 | 21 | 53 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora town, North Carolina | $25917 | $42000 | $13252 |
| Beaufort County, North Carolina | $31066 | $37893 | $16722 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |