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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Aurora County

South Dakota · 3,058 residents · 708.46 sq mi
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Aurora County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,783. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $37,700. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,058
−2%since 1990
from 3,135 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+6%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Aurora County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,783
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,497 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,887
+71%since 1990
from $8,129 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
+91%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.3
+39%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,075)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score5.6%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,908)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(64)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score6.2%(190)
6
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−52%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aurora County, South Dakota?

Aurora County, South Dakota has about 3,058 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aurora County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Aurora County, South Dakota earns about $29,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aurora County, South Dakota expensive?

In Aurora County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Aurora County, South Dakota?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aurora County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.4% of people in Aurora County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aurora County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Aurora County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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