Demographics & People — Aurora, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,407 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 29.0 |
| Total Households | 605 |
| Family Households | 364 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,258 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 780 |
| Norwegian | 293 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 146 |
| Irish | 145 |
| Other groups | 120 |
| Finnish | 107 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| Dutch | 71 |
| English | 60 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 56 |
Language
| English Only | 1,121 |
| Spanish | 50 |
| Population 5+ | 1,251 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 101 |
| Population 18+ | 1,050 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aurora, South Dakota.