Aurora County, South Dakota

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Aurora County, South Dakota

Aurora County, South Dakota is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,747. The county seat is Plankinton. The county was created in 1879 and organized in 1881. It was named for Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 713 square miles (1,847 km²), of which 708 square miles (1,834 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (0.7%) is water.

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Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,747 people, 1,200 households, and 800 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.9 people per square mile (1.5/km²). There were 1,400 housing units at an average density of 2.0 per square mile (0.8/km²).

The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. 0.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Government and Politics[edit]

Aurora County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's At-large congressional district.

Education[edit]

Aurora County is served by several school districts, including the Plankinton School District and the White Lake School District.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Aurora County is primarily based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the main products.

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