Aurora County, SD

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    2024 Population
    2,642
    US Representative
    Dusty Johnson
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.7
    1.65% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.6%
    25.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,885
    1.68% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $151,900
    17.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,350
    2.46% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Aurora County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.3% of the residents in Aurora County, SD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Aurora County, SD was $151,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

    Most people in Aurora County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Aurora County, SD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Aurora County, SD is home to a population of 2.64k people, from which 96.3% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 4.66% of Aurora County, SD residents were born outside of the country (123 people).

    In 2024, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.28k people) in Aurora County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 84 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Aurora County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Aurora County, SD was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aurora County, SD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.28k ± 173
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      132 ± 28
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      84 ± 56
    6.96%
    Hispanic Population
    184 people

    In 2024, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.28k people) in Aurora County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 84 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.96% of the people in Aurora County, SD are hispanic (184 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Aurora County, SD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,429 ± 1,435 people
    2. Guatemala
      2,883 ± 1,316 people
    3. Ethiopia
      2,826 ± 1,303 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,429 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,883 and Ethiopia with 2,826.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    123 people
    5.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    129 people

    As of 2024, 4.66% of Aurora County, SD residents (123 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aurora County, SD was 5.01%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      40 ± 25
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      25 ± 19
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      19 ± 12

    Aurora County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Aurora County, SD.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Aurora County, SD has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 9.58% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Aurora County, SD see 2,738 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1400 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,738 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Aurora County, SD

    Primary care physicians in Aurora County, SD see an average of 2,738 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Aurora County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Health Practice Name
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

    12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.2%
    Uninsured
    47.9%
    Employer Coverage
    9.58%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    20.4%
    Non-Group
    2.31%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aurora County, SD declined by 5.11% from 5.48% to 5.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aurora County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.42 in Aurora County, SD.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.4% in Aurora County, SD.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11% in Aurora County, SD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Aurora County, SD employs 1.35k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Aurora County, SD were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (225 people), and Educational Services (177 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($78,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,583), and Finance & Insurance ($64,583).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.35k
    2024 Value
    ± 126
    −2.46%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aurora County, SD declined at a rate of −2.46%, from 1.38k employees to 1.35k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aurora County, SD, are Management Occupations (310 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (112 people), and Transportation Occupations (107 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aurora County, SD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.35k
    2024 Value
    ± 126
    −2.46%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aurora County, SD declined at a rate of −2.46%, from 1.38k employees to 1.35k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aurora County, SD, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (225 people), and Educational Services (177 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aurora County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Aurora County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,947
    Median earning men ± $2,217
    $41,436
    Median earning women ± $1,752

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,625), and Construction ($68,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($63,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,917).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 9
      Construction
    2. 8
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 6
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $5.31k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $2.89k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $2.68k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Aurora County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in the states of United States for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Aurora County, SD

    Dusty Johnson
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Aurora County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Aurora County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Aurora County, SD was $151,900 in 2024, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $129,000 to $151,900, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Aurora County, SD is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Aurora County, SD have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aurora County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 7.18% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aurora County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.12%.

    Housing

    Property

    $151,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,223
    $774
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$78

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Aurora County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.7% of the housing units in Aurora County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aurora County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,885
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,520
    1.06k
    Number of Households
    ± 106

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.06k households in Aurora County, SD declined from $72,885 from the previous year's value of $74,130.

    The following chart displays the households in Aurora County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Aurora County, SD is from South Dakota.
    0.44
    2024 Wage GINI in South Dakota
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in South Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.642% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.3%)
    3. Carpooled (6.63%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Aurora County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.63%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Aurora County, SD have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Aurora County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Aurora County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aurora County, SD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 7.18% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aurora County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.12%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aurora County, SD (272 out of 2.57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aurora County, SD is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15.3% of the children was living in poverty in Aurora County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 18.3 in Aurora County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 6.28% per 100,000 population.

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