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Aurora Center

South Dakota · 16 residents · 0.043 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9 residents. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
+129%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
372 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.4
+188%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0224365862000201020202024Aurora Center
202416
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,144
+733%since 2000
from $4,700 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.168
−20%since 2013
from 0.210 in 2013
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade58.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
Female
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+45.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora Center, South Dakota?

Aurora Center, South Dakota has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Aurora Center, South Dakota?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora Center, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aurora Center, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Aurora Center, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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