Aurora, South Dakota facts for kids
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Aurora
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Location in Brookings County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brookings |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,047 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,132 |
| • Density | 1,722.04/sq mi (664.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57002
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267273 |
Aurora is a small and friendly town. It is located in Brookings County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,047 people lived here. It's a great place to learn about history and sports!
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Exploring Aurora's History
Aurora started as a town in 1880. It was planned out and marked on a map. A person who moved here named the town. They chose the name "Aurora" after their old home. That place was Aurora, Illinois.
Where is Aurora? (Geography)
Aurora is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.61 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Aurora? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 236 | — | |
| 1920 | 246 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 166 | −32.5% | |
| 1940 | 225 | 35.5% | |
| 1950 | 202 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 232 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 237 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 507 | 113.9% | |
| 1990 | 619 | 22.1% | |
| 2000 | 500 | −19.2% | |
| 2010 | 532 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,047 | 96.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,132 | 112.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Aurora's Population in 2020
In 2020, the town of Aurora had 1,047 people. There were 474 households living in the town.
Aurora's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Aurora had 532 people. These people lived in 233 households. About 144 of these were families. The town had a population density of about 1,156 people per square mile.
Most people in Aurora were White (95.5%). A smaller number were Native American (2.6%). Some people were from two or more races (1.7%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.2% of households had children under 18. Many households (48.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.88 people.
The average age in Aurora was 33.8 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. And 7.9% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (53.0%) than females (47.0%).
Sports in Aurora
Aurora is home to two main baseball teams. These are the American Legion Baseball Post 230 team. The other team is the Aurora A's, now called the Aurora Aces. Both teams play their games at Langland Field.
Langland Field was named on October 19, 2019. It honors Jake Langland, a player who loved baseball. He played for Post 230 and the A's. The field is located on Maple Ave.
The ballpark has a concession stand and bathrooms. It also has dugouts for the players. Lights were added in 2004. A new scoreboard was put in during 2019. In 2021, a pressbox was moved to the field. This helps announcers watch the games. In 2022, the dugouts were changed. New above-ground dugouts are being built for 2023.
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Post 230 is a District 1A team. They play against other teams in their area. They get some players from Brookings High School. Even though they are 1A, they often play against "B" division teams. If they go to the district tournament, they play against strong 1A teams. These include Brookings and Aberdeen. The team's colors are usually blue with white, grey, or black.
The Aurora A's were very successful from 2006 to 2010. They won many district championships. They had several college baseball players on their team. These players came from different universities. In 2008, a player named Derek Ver Helst played for the A's. He was even drafted by a Major League Baseball team! He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Aurora (Dakota del Sur) para niños
