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Aurora, South Dakota, in Brookings county, is 50 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 175 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The town has a population of 500.
In Aurora, about 65% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Aurora is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Aurora had a median family income of $43,500. Aurora has a large middle class. The town finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in Aurora are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.
In Aurora, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Aurora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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