More about AuroraAurora is a city located in Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall counties in Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 142,990; in 2003, a special census found the citys population to be 157,267, making it the second-largest city in Illinois, behind Chicago and just ahead of Rockford. About 110,000 of the citys residents reside in Kane County, while about 42,000 live in DuPage County. Only a few thousand Aurorians are in Will and Kendall Counties. The city refers to itself as "The City of Lights" because it was one of the first communities to adopt all-electric street lighting (in 1881 - the nickname was adopted in 1908). Chicago Tribune and WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling hails from Aurora, and is a graduate of West Aurora High School. The characters of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar (portrayed by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, respectively), who first appeared on Saturday Night Live and then in two Waynes World movies, hailed from Aurora; most of their adventures were centered there. (The movies, however, were shot elsewhere.) The city is referenced in the Alkaline Trio song, "Fuck You Aurora," which refers to an automobile accident that took place in the City of Lights. Aurora Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 142,990 people, 46,489 households, and 34,215 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,432.9/km² (3,711.5/mi²). There are 48,797 housing units at an average density of 489.0/km² (1,266.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 68.07% White, 11.06% African American, 0.36% Native American, 3.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 14.52% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. 32.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 46,489 households out of which 44.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.04 and the average family size is 3.55. In the city the population is spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $54,861, and the median income for a family is $61,113. Males have a median income of $41,429 versus $30,150 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,131. 8.5% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph early in the evening becoming light and variable in the late evening and early morning...Then becoming southeast around 10 mph during the predawn hours. Thursday...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds early in the evening becoming northwest around 10 mph in the late evening and overnight. Friday...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds. Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Saturday Night...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Monday...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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