Aiken, SC

Living in Aiken

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 27
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 14
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Schools 44
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Residents

31k Population +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

$56k Median 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

$189k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$760 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Aiken, SC

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Augusta University
16 miles, W
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Paine College
16 miles, W
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Voorhees College
38 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Aiken, SC

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University Hospital
15 miles, W
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AU Medical Center
16 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Aiken, SC

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