Aurora County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,642 #3,061 / 3,222
5th
Median Household Income $72,885 -3.0% #980 / 3,222
70th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,607 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $151,900 -46.1% #2,210 / 3,222
31th
Median Gross Rent $747 -35.8% #2,491 / 3,222
23th
Poverty Rate 10.6% -15.8% #923 / 3,222
71th

Demographics

Aurora County has a population of 2,642, making it the #3,061 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.3%
Native Born
4.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Aurora County is $72,885, ranking #980 out of 3,222 counties — 3.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.

Median Household Income
$72,885 −3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #980 of 3,222
70th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,190 −2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #804 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.6% −15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #923 of 3,222
71th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.2% −76.7% vs nat'l
Rank #127 of 3,222
96th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4% −36.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,756 of 3,222
46th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.2 min −19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,507 of 3,222
22th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Aurora County is $151,900 (-46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $747/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.

Median Home Value
$151,900 −46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,210 of 3,222
31th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$747 −35.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,491 of 3,222
23th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.7% +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,896 of 3,222
41th percentile
72.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Aurora County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #733 of 3,222
77th percentile

About Aurora County, South Dakota

Aurora County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,642, making it the 3,061st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Aurora County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Aurora County is $72,885, which ranks #980 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.

The median home value in Aurora County is $151,900, 46.1% below the national median. Renters in Aurora County pay a median gross rent of $747 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Aurora County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.

Aurora County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).

All data for Aurora County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.