Aurora County, South Dakota
Aurora County: county in South Dakota, United States.
About
Aurora County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,710 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,730 inhabitants. Its county seat is Plankinton. The county was created 147 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Aurora County
| Population | 2,730 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Different from | Aurora |
| Area | 1845 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.7180,-98.5616 |
| Named for | Aurora |
| Altitude | 1,555 feet / 474 meters |
| Capital | Plankinton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:52:09 (16th September 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Aurora County is located at 43°43'5"N 98°33'42"W (43.7180100, -98.5615500). It has 6 neighbors: Brule County, Charles Mix County, Davison County, Douglas County, Jerauld County and Sanborn County.
Aurora County map
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Aurora County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aurora County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chan...
7-Day Forecast- Plankinton
Demographics
The population of Aurora County increased by 0.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,710 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,716 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,762 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,715 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,743 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,744 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,764 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,769 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,785 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,751 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,730 | -0.76% | estimation process |
South Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 196,659 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Pennington County | 115,926 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Lincoln County | 63,019 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brown County | 38,738 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brookings County | 35,603 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Meade County | 28,588 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Codington County | 28,186 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lawrence County | 26,221 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Yankton County | 22,742 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Watertown | 22,303 | City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Davison County | 19,812 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Beadle County | 18,513 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Hughes County | 17,336 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Union County | 16,192 | County in South Dakota, United States |