Aiken County, SC

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2023 Population

171,949

1.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.6

0.478% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.9%

2.18% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$67,940

7.48% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$199,500

9.74% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

75,940

2.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Aiken County, SC had a population of 172k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $67,940. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Aiken County, SC grew from 169,865 to 171,949, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $63,212 to $67,940, a 7.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aiken County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), and White (Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Aiken County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Aiken County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aiken County, SC are Aiken Technical College (1,427 degrees awarded in 2023), University of South Carolina Aiken (815 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (56 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Aiken County, SC was $199,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Aiken County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Aiken County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Aiken County, SC borders Burke County, GA, Richmond County, GA, Barnwell County, SC, Edgefield County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC, and Saluda County, SC.

United States South Carolina Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Population & Diversity

Aiken County, SC is home to a population of 172k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.63% of Aiken County, SC residents were born outside of the country (6.25k people).

In 2023, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Aiken County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Aiken County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Aiken County, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Aiken County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aiken County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 298
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 690
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.07k ± 1.01k

6.96%

Hispanic Population

12k people

6.96% of the people in Aiken County, SC are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Aiken County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

3.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

3.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.01k people

As of 2023, 3.63% of Aiken County, SC residents (6.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aiken County, SC was 3.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Aiken County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,188 ± 517
Gulf War (2001-)
3,717 ± 578
Gulf War (1990s)
1,871 ± 353

Aiken County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aiken County, SC employs 75.9k people. The largest industries in Aiken County, SC are Manufacturing (11,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,298 people), and Retail Trade (8,332 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,431), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,212), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,333).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

75.9k

2023 Value

± 2,488

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Aiken County, SC grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 74.1k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aiken County, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (7,800 people), Management Occupations (7,057 people), and Production Occupations (6,753 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aiken County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.9k

2023 Value

± 2,488

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Aiken County, SC grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 74.1k employees to 75.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aiken County, SC, are Manufacturing (11,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,298 people), and Retail Trade (8,332 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aiken County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Aiken County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,820

Median earning men ± $2,768

$35,254

Median earning women ± $1,202

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,469), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,288), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,437), Construction ($44,453), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,983).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

223
Other Services (except Public Administration)
202
Retail Trade
186
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$921k
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
$566k
Manufacturing
$310k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Aiken County, SC awarded 2,298 degrees. The student population of Aiken County, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,172 male students and 4,026 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aiken County, SC are White (1,367 and 59.8%), followed by Black or African American (646 and 28.3%), Hispanic or Latino (165 and 7.22%), and Two or More Races (43 and 1.88%).

The largest universities in Aiken County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Aiken Technical College (1,427 and 62.1%), University of South Carolina Aiken (815 and 35.5%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (56 and 2.44%).

The most popular majors in Aiken County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 and 24.2%), General Business Administration & Management (378 and 16.4%), and Other Health Preparatory Programs (242 and 10.5%).

The median tuition cost in Aiken County, SC for a public four year colleges is $10,398 for in-state students and $20,856 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Aiken County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,198 (35% men and 65% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,198 students enrolled in Aiken County, SC, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,475 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
419 degrees awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
242 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
206 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Aiken County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 419 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Aiken County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Aiken Technical College
1,427 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina Aiken
815 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Aiken Technical College with 1,427 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 637 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aiken County, SC, which is 0.384 times less than the 1,661 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,367 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 646 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,398) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($508) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Aiken County, SC was $199,500 in 2023, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $181,800 to $199,500, a 9.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Aiken County, SC is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Aiken County, SC have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aiken County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Aiken County, SC is $67,940. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Aiken County, SC was Census Tract 206.01 with a value of $113,701, followed by Census Tract 207.01 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $99,198 and $98,646.

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aiken County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.1%.

Housing

Property

$199,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,148

$52,603

Median Property Taxes

±$1,910

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Aiken County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aiken County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.7% of the housing units in Aiken County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aiken County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206.01
Census Tract 207.01
Census Tract 212.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aiken County, SC was Census Tract 206.01 with a value of $113,701, followed by Census Tract 207.01 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $99,198 and $98,646.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Aiken County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,940

Median Household Income

± $2,609

68.6k

Number of Households

± 2,351

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.6k households in Aiken County, SC grew to $67,940 from the previous year's value of $63,212.

The following chart displays the households in Aiken County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Aiken County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Worked At Home (8.9%)
Carpooled (6.78%)

In 2023, 82.7% of workers in Aiken County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aiken County, SC have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Aiken County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Aiken County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Aiken County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aiken County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aiken County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aiken County, SC (23.4k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aiken County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.7% of the children was living in poverty in Aiken County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Aiken County, SC has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Aiken County, SC see 3087 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (3051 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2372 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 621 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,087 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Aiken County, SC

Primary care physicians in Aiken County, SC see an average of 3,087 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% increase from the previous year (3,051 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Aiken County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.82%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aiken County, SC declined by 2.45% from 9.04% to 8.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aiken County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.6 in Aiken County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Aiken County, SC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Aiken County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Aiken County, SC.