Aiken County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Aiken County, South Carolina Demographics
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Aiken County, South Carolina has a population of 174,160, the 11th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $70,609 and the median home value is $218,000. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Aiken County Quick Facts

Population 174,160

Median Household Income $70,609

Median Home Value $218,000

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.1%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.9%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 17

Population 174,160 11th of 46

Median Income $70,609 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment 6.1%

How Aiken County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	171,949	174,160	+1.3%
Median household income	$67,940	$70,609	+3.9%
Median home value	$199,500	$218,000	+9.3%

Median Household Income

Aiken

$70,609

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Aiken

$218,000

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 20.2%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 33.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

8.7%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,062/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

26.1%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Aiken County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Aiken	32,521	$76,746	17.0%	$286,800
North Augusta	25,653	$86,092	6.6%	$233,600
Belvedere	5,180	$53,021	16.8%	$143,500
Clearwater	3,319	$51,731	17.3%	$158,100
Burnettown	3,135	$50,347	19.6%	$189,800
New Ellenton	2,837	$58,476	17.3%	$174,200
Gloverville	2,505	$52,197	15.6%	$89,800
Graniteville	2,056	$38,938	37.3%	$112,200
Jackson	1,870	$39,634	11.1%	$199,800
Beech Island	1,578	$36,027	34.3%	$116,800
Langley	1,310	$53,646	27.9%	$99,100
Wagener	1,193	$48,621	14.1%	$156,300
Warrenville	1,042	$53,418	6.0%	$75,500
Windsor	307	N/A	14.3%	$343,800
Salley	288	$34,340	33.0%	$219,400
Monetta	282	$59,554	10.3%	N/A
Perry	250	$40,000	31.0%	$70,000

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Population Overview

Aiken County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 174,160. It is the 11th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aiken County is 42.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aiken County is $70,609. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $218,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aiken County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%.

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Aiken County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aiken County, South Carolina?

Aiken County has a population of 174,160, making it the 11th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Aiken County?

The median household income in Aiken County is $70,609 with a poverty rate of 14.3%.

How many cities are in Aiken County, South Carolina?

Aiken County contains 17 Census-designated places.