Aiken County, South Carolina

Total Population: 171,949

County Seat: Aiken

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Median Home Value

$199,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,940

Across all households

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.8%

No Health Insurance

8.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,940

Mean Household Income

$88,922

Per Capita Income

$36,627

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$199,500

Median Rent

$1,031/mo

Total Housing Units

78,715

Owner-Occupied

76.7%

Renter-Occupied

23.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Married Couple Households

48.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.9%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45003.