Aurora, NC, is a small town with a population of just 490 people, located in Beaufort County. Despite its small size, there are plenty of businesses and organizations that make Aurora an attractive place to live. Local businesses include the Aurora Bar & Grill, Grocery Store, and Post Office. For outdoor activities, residents can enjoy boating or fishing in the Pamlico River or taking a stroll through Aurora’s parks and nature trails all year round. For sporting events, the annual Shrimp Festival is held in August as well as various sailing regattas throughout the year. Other local organizations include the Aurora Historical Society and the Aurora Arts Council which both provide educational and cultural opportunities for community members.
The population in Aurora is 490. There are 528 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Aurora is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Aurora is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Aurora
- 32.8% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Aurora
- 40.1% are White
- 56.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander