Aiken County, SC
Living in Aiken County
Bikeability5
Walkability9
Commute53
Public Transit5
Affordability84
Public Safety63
Airports31
Hospitals29
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
168kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aiken County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Aiken County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aiken County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aiken County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aiken County, SC
St Mary Help of Christians School
5 miles, W
Aikens Fbc Preschool
5 miles, W
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
5 miles, W
Mead Hall Episcopal School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Aiken County, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
8 miles, W
Augusta University
21 miles, W
Paine College
21 miles, W
Voorhees College
34 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aiken County, SC
Airports
Airports near Aiken County, SC
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
23 miles, SW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
40 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
99 miles, N
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
101 miles, S