Aiken, SC is a small city located in Aiken County with an estimated population of 31,516. It has a population density of 1,491 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Aiken is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and golfing. The town also has local businesses such as the Aiken Historic Horse District and the Apple Barrel Market that bring the community together. Organizations such as United Way of Aiken County and NRVCA are dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in the area. In addition, Aiken hosts a number of popular sporting events like The Aiken Triple Crown Series and The Masters Golf Tournament which attracts visitors from all over the world.
The population in Aiken is 31,516. There are 1,510 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Aiken is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Aiken is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Aiken
- 48.4% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 17.1% have children, but are single
Race in Aiken
- 67.1% are White
- 26.8% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander