Aurora County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Aurora County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46003
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 708.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 712.79 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.724719
- Longitude
- -98.577587
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,541
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,892
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,425 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 4.6% |
| White | 2,271 | 89.4% |
| Black | 13 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,842 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.6% |
| White | 1,772 | 93.7% |
| Black | 23 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,642
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,885
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 272
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,296 | 86.9% |
| Black | 15 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,736
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 543 | 31.3% |
| Republican | 891 | 51.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 84 | 4.8% |
| Other | 1 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 850 | 49.0% |
| Female | 878 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,522 | 87.7% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,178
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,049 | 68.9% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 45.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 588 | 69.2% |
| Female | 585 | 66.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 590 (33.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 374 (21.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,261
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,900
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $747
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.