Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County is home to 174,160 people. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $70,609.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,160 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,609 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.3% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.8% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.8% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $218,000 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.9% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.0 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Burke County, Georgia
- Richmond County, Georgia
- Barnwell County
- Edgefield County
- Lexington County
- Orangeburg County
- Saluda County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.