Aurora Center, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Aurora Center, South Dakota had a total population of 16, the 414th largest community in South Dakota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Aurora Center Quick Facts
How Aurora Center Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13 | 16 | +23.1% |
How Aurora Center Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Aurora Center Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Aurora County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plankinton | 603 | $74,833 | 15.6% | $114,800 |
| White Lake | 469 | $48,889 | 12.6% | $62,900 |
| Stickney | 284 | $59,750 | 13.7% | $131,600 |
Cities Similar to Aurora Center
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft | 16 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Broadland | 15 | $87,250 | $56,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Grassland Colony | 15 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Long Lake | 14 | $61,042 | $43,300 | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Marvin | 19 | $43,125 | N/A | 5.9% | 15.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 16, Aurora Center's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Aurora Center is a small community located in South Dakota, within Aurora County. The total population is 16. It ranks as the 414th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Aurora Center is 61.4 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Aurora Center. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Aurora Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Aurora Center was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Aurora Center, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Aurora Center, South Dakota?
Aurora Center, South Dakota has a population of 16 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Aurora Center, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Aurora Center — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Aurora Center, SD?
The ACS sample for Aurora Center recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Aurora Center, South Dakota?
Aurora Center's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Aurora Center, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Aurora Center — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Aurora Center, South Dakota?
31.3% of adults (25+) in Aurora Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.