Aiken County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 174,160 | — | #395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,609 | -6.0% | #1,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,505 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $218,000 | -22.7% | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,062 | -8.7% | #809 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.8% | #1,824 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Aiken County has a population of 174,160, making it the #395 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Aiken County is $70,609, ranking #1,156 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Aiken County is $218,000 (-22.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,062/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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91.2% of residents in Aiken County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County, South Carolina has a total population of 174,160, making it the 395th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Aiken County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Aiken County is $70,609, which ranks #1,156 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Aiken County is $218,000, 22.7% below the national median. Renters in Aiken County pay a median gross rent of $1,062 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Aiken County, 31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Aiken County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Aiken County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.