County · South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina. Aiken County had 181,515 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 17 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 43 census tracts. GEOID 45003.
Aiken County is one of the 7 counties of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
181,515
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 168,808 · ACS 2020-2024: 174,160
Median household income
$70,609
±$2,453 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$218,000
±$6,056 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,062
±$35 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Aiken County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 168,808 residents in Aiken County. The Census Bureau estimates 181,515 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 174,160 over 1,071 square miles of land.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 174,160 | 5,296,225 | +5,859 |
| Households | 69,916±942 | 2,117,989 | +2,318 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.03 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,008±115 | 2,443,039 | +3,232 |
Aiken County's population since 2000
From 142,552 in 2000 to 181,515 in 2025: up 27.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Aiken County?
Aiken County holds 17 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Aiken with 33,808 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Aiken | 32,025 | $76,746 |
|---|---|---|
| North Augusta | 24,379 | $86,092 |
| Belvedere | 5,380 | $53,021 |
| Clearwater | 4,079 | $51,731 |
| Burnettown | 3,105 | $50,347 |
| Graniteville | 2,439 | $38,938 |
| Gloverville | 2,406 | $52,197 |
| New Ellenton | 2,210 | $58,476 |
| Jackson | 1,521 | $39,634 |
| Langley | 1,485 | $53,646 |
| Beech Island | 1,421 | $36,027 |
| WarrenvilleGEOID 4574725 | 1,134 | $53,418 |
| Wagener | 631 | $48,621 |
| Salley | 329 | $34,340 |
| Perry | 194 | $40,000 |
| WindsorGEOID 4578190 | 115 | not published |
| MonettaGEOID 4547320 | 205 | $59,554 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aiken County?
The median resident of Aiken County is 42.0 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.7%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±0.3 | 40.2 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 7.4% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.5%±0.3 pts | 61.9% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.7%±0.5 pts | 24.6% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | −1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8%±0.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±0.9 pts | 9.6% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±0.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9%±1.1 pts | 32.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aiken County earn?
Half of Aiken County's 69,916 households earn less than $70,609 a year (±$2,453), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,256 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,353 after inflation. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,609±$2,453 | $69,324 | +$7,353 |
| Mean household income | $93,371±$2,861 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,470±$1,167 | $39,236 | +$3,523 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3%±1.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±2.5 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8%±1.0 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±1.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aiken County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Aiken County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,000 by its owner (±$6,056). The median renter pays $1,062 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,000±$6,056 | $259,000 | +$36,719 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062±$35 | $1,180 | +$54 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±3.8 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,384±$30 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±1.6 pts | 71.9% | +3.9 pts |
| Housing units | 80,008±115 | 2,443,039 | +3,232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±1.3 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.3%±1.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aiken County building?
Builders took permits for 1,959 new housing units across Aiken County in 2025 (1,634 single-family), 10.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aiken County get to work?
79.5% of Aiken County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Aiken County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±1.0 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±1.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±1.0 pts | 11.5% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±0.8 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Aiken County's census tracts?
Aiken County is divided into 43 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,036 (Tract 214.02) to $127,500 (Tract 212.05).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Aiken County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 46 |
| Median household income | 10th of 46 |
| Median home value | 17th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 46 |
| Median age | 20th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aiken County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.