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 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,885 | -3.0% | #980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,607 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,900 | -46.1% | #2,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $747 | -35.8% | #2,491 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.8% | #923 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.8% of residents in Aurora County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
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.