Community Profiles
Aurora, SD
1210
Population
34.2
Median Age
24
Diversity Index
Population Demographics
As of 2025 the population of Aurora, SD is 1,210. The population is expected to grow to 1,335 by 2030 – a growth rate of 1.99%.
The median age of Aurora, SD residents is 34.
The diversity index of Aurora, SD is 24.0, meaning that there is a 24% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
$88,778
Average Household Income
$73,096
Average Disposable Income
561
Housing Units
$276,117
Average Home Value
Housing and Income
The average household income in Aurora, SD is $88,778 and projected to be $95,505 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,658, projected to be $38,274 in 2030. 0.25% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $434,043 and the average disposable income is $73,096.
There are 561 housing units in Aurora, SD; 405 are owner-occupied, 81 are rented, and 75 are vacant. The average home value is $276,117, with 282 homes built in 2010 or later, and 40 built in 1939 or earlier.
203
Workforce
1.00%
Unemployment Rate
47
Veteran Population
156
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Business and Workforce
There are 17 businesses in Aurora, SD, employing 51 workers and pulling from a labor force of 900 age 16 and above. 50 workers commute into Aurora, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
829 residents both live and work in/around Aurora, SD. The average travel time is 16.6 minutes. 1.21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 732 drive alone, 36 carpool, and 11 take public transportation. 20 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 101 residents work from home.
164 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 141 have associates degrees, 270 have bachelor’s degrees, and 38 hold a graduate or professional degree.