Aiken, SC
Living in Aiken
Bikeability14
Walkability27
Commute63
Public Transit12
Affordability73
Public Safety61
Airports30
Hospitals28
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$760Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aiken
United States45
South Carolina43
Augusta Metro Area27
Aiken County38
Property Crime in Aiken
United States48
South Carolina52
Augusta Metro Area48
Aiken County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%
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
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aiken, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aiken, SC
South Aiken Presbyterian Kindergarten
0 miles, SE
South Aiken Baptist Christian School
1 miles, S
St Mary Help of Christians School
2 miles, N
Mead Hall Episcopal School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Aiken, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
4 miles, NW
Augusta University
16 miles, W
Paine College
16 miles, W
Voorhees College
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aiken, SC
Aiken Regional Medical Center
3 miles, NW
University Hospital
15 miles, W
AU Medical Center
16 miles, W
East Central Regional Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Aiken, SC
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
18 miles, SW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
45 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
98 miles, N
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
102 miles, S