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Aurora, NC
Town in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Population
560
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
603
ZIP codes
0
Aurora and its ZIP codes
Aurora at a glance
- Aurora is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,131, 36% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,300 (70% below North Carolina) and median rent is $958 a month.
Local data for Aurora, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aurora, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,131
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$958/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (54), Irish Americans (28), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Aurora.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,445
16,255 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $9,699 per person
How people get to work
Aurora, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled25.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aurora, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,915
13.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 36°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aurora, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Aurora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| MesicTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| VandemereTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| BayboroTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| AllianceTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| GrantsboroTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| BathTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| StonewallTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| HobuckenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| BridgetonTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| BelhavenTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| OrientalTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ArapahoeTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Cypress LandingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aurora, NC in?
- Aurora is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Aurora, NC?
- About 560 people live in Aurora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aurora?
- Nearby places include Bayview (9.4 mi), Mesic (10 mi), Vandemere (10 mi), Bayboro (10 mi), Alliance (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023