County record · fips 46003 · South Dakota
AuroraSD
Republican ×8 since 1996reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the South Dakota and national vote
2024 result
R+55.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/34
62% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +99.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -96.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +49.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -48.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | +47.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,642
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$72,885
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Brule, SD · Charles Mix, SD · Davison, SD · Douglas, SD · Jerauld, SD · Sanborn, SD