Aurora County Summary

Life in Aurora County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Aurora County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Aurora County:

  • The population in Aurora County is 2,590.

  • The median home value in Aurora County is $161,349.

  • The median income in Aurora County is $71,490.

  • The median rent in Aurora County is $735.

  • The unemployment rate in Aurora County is 0.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Aurora County is 5.1%.

  • The average high in Aurora County is 66.7° and there are 56.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Aurora County

List Of Cities & Towns in Aurora County

Plankinton, SD Population 606

White Lake, SD Population 404

Stickney, SD Population 245

Aurora Center, SD Population 34

Alex , SD Population 5

Map Of Aurora County

Aurora County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Aurora County is 66.7°.

  • There are 68.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 56.0 inches of rain each year with 11.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:45 hours of sun each day in Aurora County.

StatAurora County
Mean High66.7
Nice Days68.94
Rainfall56.0
Snowfall11.9
Sunny_hours5:45
66.7°
Average High
56.0
Inches of Rain

Aurora County Demographics

Population over time in Aurora County

The current population in Aurora County is 2,590. The population has decreased -4.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,649 -3.9%
2021 2,757 -0.2%
2020 2,763 -

Gender in Aurora County

  • Aurora County is 47.5% female with 1,231 female residents.

  • Aurora County is 52.5% male with 1,359 male residents.

Female
47.5% (1,231)
Male
52.5% (1,359)
Gender Aurora County SD USA
Female 47.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Aurora County

Aurora County is:

  • 88.7% White with 2,297 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 33 African American residents.

  • 2.4% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 20 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.6% Hispanic with 172 Hispanic residents.

White
88.7% (2,297)
African American
1.3% (33)
American Indian
2.4% (62)
Asian
0.2% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (20)
Hispanic
6.6% (172)

Table: Aurora County By Race

Race Aurora County SD USA
White 88.7% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 2.4% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.6% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Aurora County, South Dakota

  • 0.8% of households in Aurora County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Aurora County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Aurora County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Aurora County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Aurora County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Aurora County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Aurora County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Aurora County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Aurora County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Aurora County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
0.8% (19)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (81)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (255)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (147)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (319)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.9% (541)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.0% (467)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.8% (487)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (91)
$200,000 or more
6.9% (179)
Income Aurora County SD USA
Less than $10,000 0.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.7% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.0% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.9% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Aurora County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Aurora County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Aurora County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Aurora County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Aurora County completed some college.

  • 19.0% of adults in Aurora County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Aurora County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Aurora County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Aurora County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Aurora County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (103)
9-12th Grade
4% (103)
High School / GED
37% (958)
Some College
18% (466)
Associate's Degree
19% (492)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (336)
Master's Degree
4% (103)
Professional Degree
1% (25)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Aurora County SD USA
< 9th Grade 4% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 37% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 19% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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