Aurora, SD Demographics
A map of Aurora's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 941 | 89.9% |
Hispanic | 46 | 4.4% |
Multiracial | 28 | 2.7% |
Black | 19 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 1.1% |
Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Aurora, South Dakota had a population of 1,047 in 2020. It was 89.9% White, 1.8% Black, 0.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aurora, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is the 74th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Aurora's White Population
941 residents of Aurora identify as White, or 89.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Aurora slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #243 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more White than neighboring Bushnell (84.5% White), Brookings (84.8% White), and Newdale Colony (66.7% White). Aurora is less White than neighboring Rolland Colony (100% White), and White (97.6% White).
Aurora's Black Population
19 residents of Aurora identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more Black than neighboring Bushnell (0% Black), Rolland Colony (0% Black), White (0.6% Black), and Newdale Colony (0% Black). Aurora is less Black than neighboring Brookings (2.4% Black).
Aurora's Asian Population
1 residents of Aurora identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #160 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more Asian than neighboring Bushnell (0% Asian), and Rolland Colony (0% Asian). Aurora is less Asian than neighboring Brookings (3.8% Asian), White (0.4% Asian), and Newdale Colony (16.7% Asian).
Aurora's Hispanic Population
46 residents of Aurora identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #111 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more Hispanic than neighboring Bushnell (2.8% Hispanic), Brookings (4.1% Hispanic), Rolland Colony (0% Hispanic), White (0.4% Hispanic), and Newdale Colony (0% Hispanic).
Aurora's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Aurora identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aurora slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #276 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolland Colony (0% Native American/Other), and White (0% Native American/Other). Aurora is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bushnell (9.9% Native American/Other), Brookings (1.5% Native American/Other), and Newdale Colony (16.7% Native American/Other).
Aurora's Multiracial Population
28 residents of Aurora identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aurora roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Aurora is ranked #247 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Aurora is more Multiracial than neighboring Rolland Colony (0% Multiracial), White (1.1% Multiracial), and Newdale Colony (0% Multiracial). Aurora is less Multiracial than neighboring Bushnell (2.8% Multiracial), and Brookings (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.