U.S. County · Profile

Aiken County

177.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+24.25%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Aiken County has a population of 177,130 as of 2023. It is located in South Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Aiken County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White67.2%119,031
Black or African American24.9%44,105
Hispanic or Latino6.2%10,982
Two or More Races5.8%10,274
Asian1.0%1,771
Some Other Race1.0%1,771
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%177
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Aiken County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,212
15.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,786
9.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.2%
23.5% above national average
Median Age
41.8 years

Income & Poverty

$63,212Median Household Income
$34,786Per Capita Income
14.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,212$83,690
Families$78,829$98,264
Married-couple Families$78,829$88,288
Nonfamily Households$35,597$38,445

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Aiken County, South Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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