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Aurora County, South Dakota, has 2,747 residents and covers 708.5 square miles. The population grew 1.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Aurora County is 46003.
Plankinton is the county's largest population center. Aurora County also includes 3 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 40 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Aurora County Trends
- Population
- 2,747▴
- Median Home Value
- $129,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,151▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Aurora County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Aurora County Population
Aurora County had 2,747 residents in 2020. That was 1.4% higher than in 2010. Aurora County had 311 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Plankinton, White Lake and Stickney.
Population Trend in Aurora County SD
Aurora County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Aurora County Zip Codes
Aurora County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Plankinton (57368), White Lake (57383) and Stickney (57375). Plankinton is the largest zip by population, with about 1,270 residents or 46% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 97% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Aurora County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57368 | Plankinton | 1,270 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 57383 | White Lake | 729 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 57375 | Stickney | 675 | ▴ 4.3% |
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Aurora County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Aurora County Demographics
Aurora County has a median age of 42.4, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 24.5% of residents are under 18, while 20.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Aurora County SD
Median Age
42.4
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
Aurora County School Districts
Aurora County is served by 4 public school districts with 1,151 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Wessington Springs 36-2, Plankinton 01-1 and Corsica-Stickney 21-3. Those three districts account for about 89% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Aurora County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | 461 | 40.1% | ▴ 7.5% |
| Plankinton School District 01-1 | 291 | 25.3% | ▾ -4.3% |
| Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 | 274 | 23.8% | ▴ 2.6% |
| White Lake School District 01-3 | 125 | 10.9% | ▴ 0.8% |
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Aurora County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Aurora County Housing & Real Estate
Aurora County has a median home value of $129,000 and a median gross rent of $739. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $311,993 and homes spent about 28 days on the market.
Aurora County Housing Mix
Aurora County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Aurora County Housing Trends
Aurora County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Aurora County, SD
Aurora County has 139 business listings across 81 categories. The largest categories in Aurora County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (11, 7.9%), Lake (6, 4.3%), and Gas Stations (4, 2.9%). The full Aurora County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Aurora County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Aurora County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 11 | 7.9% |
| Lake | 6 | 4.3% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 2.9% |
| Schools | 4 | 2.9% |
| Livestock Breeder | 4 | 2.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 2.9% |
| Auto Repair | 3 | 2.2% |
| Hotels | 3 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 3 | 2.2% |
| Libraries | 3 | 2.2% |
Aurora County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote Flatts Taxidermy | Active Life | Plankinton |
| Ag Kota Grain | Agricultural Service | Plankinton |
| Artisans | Arts And Crafts | White Lake |
| HUB International | Auto Insurance | Platte |
| M&L Repair, Inc. | Automotive | Stickney |
| Overweg Auto, Glass and Fuel LLC | Auto Repair | Plankinton |
| Jabas Main Street Eats | Bakeries | White Lake |
| Farmers & Merchants State Bank | Banks | Plankinton |
| Plank Inn | Bars & Nightlife | Plankinton |
| Commerce Street Grille & Bar | Bar And Grill Restaurant | Plankinton |
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Aurora County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Aurora County Basemaps
Aurora County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Aurora County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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