2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,573
Aurora County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 2,573. The median household income is $74,130, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.4%, median home value is $129,000, and 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 23% below the national average.
Population
2,573
2023 estimate
Rank #3068 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,130
Household
Rank #764 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$129,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2359 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2148 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% above South Dakota avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
44% above South Dakota avg·44% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above South Dakota avg·19% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,275
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% below South Dakota avg·38% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below South Dakota avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above South Dakota avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
20% above South Dakota avg·33% above national avg
Housing Units
1,227
Households
1,042
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,460
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below South Dakota avg·23% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below South Dakota avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.9%
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