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Aiken Overview

$40,926

PER CAPITA INCOME

$93,666

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$65,712

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

36.3%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

63.7¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$14,743

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.48

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

32,014

TOTAL POPULATION

14,615

MALE POPULATION

17,399

FEMALE POPULATION

84.00

MALES / 100 FEMALES

119.05

FEMALES / 100 MALES

46.4

MEDIAN AGE

3.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.3

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

14,820

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

55.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

3.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Aiken Zip Codes

29801, 29803, 29805

Aiken Area Codes

803

Income in Aiken

Income Overview in Aiken

Per Capita Income in Aiken is $40,926, while median incomes of families and households are $93,666 and $65,712 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	32,014	$40,926
Median Family Income	7,633	$93,666
Mean Family Income	7,633	$120,732
Median Household Income	12,953	$65,712
Mean Household Income	12,953	$95,355
Income Deficit	7,633	$14,743
Wage / Income Gap (%)	32,014	36.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	32,014	63.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	32,014	0.48

Earnings by Sex in Aiken

Average Earnings in Aiken are $36,773, $51,114 for men and $32,552 for women, a difference of 36.3%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	7,320 (47.9%)	$51,114
Female	7,958 (52.1%)	$32,552
Total	15,278 (100.0%)	$36,773

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aiken

The most common earnings brackets in Aiken are $100,000+ for men (1,624 | 22.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (715 | 9.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	288 (3.9%)	477 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	275 (3.8%)	548 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	160 (2.2%)	415 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999	515 (7.0%)	105 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499	256 (3.5%)	372 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999	102 (1.4%)	204 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499	310 (4.2%)	460 (5.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	227 (3.1%)	249 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499	250 (3.4%)	259 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999	77 (1.1%)	315 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	283 (3.9%)	348 (4.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999	201 (2.8%)	555 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	96 (1.3%)	633 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	366 (5.0%)	715 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	168 (2.3%)	237 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	248 (3.4%)	260 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999	420 (5.7%)	429 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999	453 (6.2%)	522 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,001 (13.7%)	374 (4.7%)
$100,000+	1,624 (22.2%)	481 (6.0%)
Total	7,320 (100.0%)	7,958 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aiken

Average earnings in Aiken are $59,570 for men and $36,748 for women, a difference of 38.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $117,179, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $9,132. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,489.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$9,132	$33,125
High School Diploma	$46,305	$30,489
College or Associate's Degree	$53,545	$34,563
Bachelor's Degree	$87,375	$42,712
Graduate Degree	$117,179	$63,250
Total	$59,570	$36,748

Family Income in Aiken

Family Income Brackets in Aiken

According to the Aiken family income data, there are 1,527 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 176 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	321	4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	176	2.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	275	3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	328	4.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	466	6.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	1,450	19.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	977	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	1,527	20.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	779	10.2%
$200,000+	1,321	17.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aiken

4-person families (1,369 | 17.9%) account for the highest median family income in Aiken with $111,551 per family, while 2-person families (4,290 | 56.2%) have the highest median income of $48,368 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	4,290 (56.2%)	$96,736
3-Person Families	1,348 (17.7%)	$87,244
4-Person Families	1,369 (17.9%)	$111,551
5-Person Families	468 (6.1%)	$75,064
6-Person Families	121 (1.6%)	$84,191
7+ Person Families	37 (0.5%)	$0
Total	7,633 (100.0%)	$93,666

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aiken

The median family income in Aiken is $93,666, with families comprising 3+ earners (720) having the highest median family income of $176,786, while families with 1 earner (2,683) have the lowest median family income of $65,331, accounting for 9.4% and 35.1% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	2,091 (27.4%)	$68,750
1 Earner	2,683 (35.1%)	$65,331
2 Earners	2,139 (28.0%)	$118,438
3+ Earners	720 (9.4%)	$176,786
Total	7,633 (100.0%)	$93,666

Household Income in Aiken

Household Income Brackets in Aiken

With 2,293 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Aiken, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 648 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	946	7.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	648	5.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	712	5.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	1,231	9.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	1,231	9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	2,293	17.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	1,593	12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	1,775	13.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	984	7.6%
$200,000+	1,554	12.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Aiken

The median household income in Aiken is $65,712, with the highest median household income of $83,800 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,194 households (32.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,109, with 556 households (4.3%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	556 (4.3%)	$34,109
25 to 44 Years	3,246 (25.1%)	$64,500
45 to 64 Years	4,194 (32.4%)	$83,800
65+ Years	4,957 (38.3%)	$61,998
Total	12,953 (100.0%)	$65,712

Poverty in Aiken

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aiken

With 16.0% poverty level for males and 15.9% for females among the residents of Aiken, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 341 males (45.4%) and 96 females (59.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	341 (45.4%)	224 (33.8%)
5 Years	23 (20.5%)	96 (59.6%)
6 to 11 Years	170 (20.1%)	573 (45.9%)
12 to 14 Years	265 (43.4%)	28 (8.2%)
15 Years	44 (37.0%)	44 (28.0%)
16 and 17 Years	20 (9.9%)	46 (14.0%)
18 to 24 Years	134 (10.7%)	73 (5.7%)
25 to 34 Years	555 (25.1%)	309 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years	114 (10.5%)	461 (27.8%)
45 to 54 Years	136 (7.3%)	173 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years	175 (11.3%)	135 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years	186 (8.9%)	227 (9.0%)
75 Years and over	95 (6.8%)	226 (10.2%)
Total	2,258 (16.0%)	2,615 (15.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aiken

According to the poverty statistics in Aiken, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.2% of males and 94.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	411 (54.6%)	438 (66.2%)
5 Years	89 (79.5%)	65 (40.4%)
6 to 11 Years	676 (79.9%)	676 (54.1%)
12 to 14 Years	345 (56.6%)	313 (91.8%)
15 Years	75 (63.0%)	113 (72.0%)
16 and 17 Years	183 (90.1%)	283 (86.0%)
18 to 24 Years	1,113 (89.2%)	1,213 (94.3%)
25 to 34 Years	1,653 (74.9%)	1,357 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years	968 (89.5%)	1,196 (72.2%)
45 to 54 Years	1,720 (92.7%)	1,619 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years	1,378 (88.7%)	2,231 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years	1,907 (91.1%)	2,294 (91.0%)
75 Years and over	1,310 (93.2%)	1,990 (89.8%)
Total	11,828 (84.0%)	13,788 (84.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aiken

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aiken show that 2.5% or 143 of the total 5,637 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.5%, comprising of 52 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	4,036 (97.8%)	91 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children	1,268 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	190 (78.5%)	52 (21.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5,494 (97.5%)	143 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aiken

According to the poverty data in Aiken, 12.5% or 40 single-father households and 32.4% or 543 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (16.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	10 (8.8%)	24 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children	30 (16.6%)	108 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	390 (91.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Total	40 (12.5%)	543 (32.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aiken

The poverty data for Aiken shows that 143 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 583 of the single-parent households (29.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (21.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	91 (2.2%)	34 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	138 (19.8%)
3 or 4 Children	52 (21.5%)	390 (86.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Total	143 (2.5%)	583 (29.2%)

Race in Aiken

The most populous races in Aiken are White / Caucasian (18,418 | 57.5%), Black / African American (11,562 | 36.1%), and Two or more Races (1,047 | 3.3%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	671	2.1%
Black / African American	11,562	36.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	844	2.6%
Native / Alaskan	54	0.2%
White / Caucasian	18,418	57.5%
Two or more Races	1,047	3.3%
Some other Race	262	0.8%
Total	32,014	100.0%

Ancestry in Aiken

The most populous ancestries reported in Aiken are American (6,130 | 19.2%), German (3,322 | 10.4%), English (2,983 | 9.3%), Irish (2,765 | 8.6%), and Scottish (1,090 | 3.4%), together accounting for 50.9% of all Aiken residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	611	1.9%
Albanian	123	0.4%
American	6,130	19.2%
Arab	17	0.1%
Armenian	47	0.2%
Australian	5	0.0%
Austrian	61	0.2%
Bahamian	40	0.1%
Bangladeshi	4	0.0%
Basque	1	0.0%
Belgian	13	0.0%
Bhutanese	153	0.5%
British	174	0.5%
Burmese	11	0.0%
Cajun	34	0.1%
Canadian	88	0.3%
Central American	24	0.1%
Cherokee	193	0.6%
Colombian	9	0.0%
Croatian	112	0.4%
Cuban	319	1.0%
Czech	173	0.5%
Czechoslovakian	31	0.1%
Danish	25	0.1%
Dominican	6	0.0%
Dutch	640	2.0%
Eastern European	32	0.1%
Egyptian	17	0.1%
English	2,983	9.3%
European	567	1.8%
Filipino	28	0.1%
French	645	2.0%
French Canadian	25	0.1%
German	3,322	10.4%
Greek	100	0.3%
Guyanese	29	0.1%
Honduran	24	0.1%
Hungarian	118	0.4%
Indian (Asian)	173	0.5%
Iranian	71	0.2%
Irish	2,765	8.6%
Iroquois	24	0.1%
Israeli	15	0.1%
Italian	1,012	3.2%
Jamaican	219	0.7%
Korean	163	0.5%
Latvian	8	0.0%
Lithuanian	29	0.1%
Mexican	96	0.3%
Mexican American Indian	1	0.0%
Nigerian	14	0.0%
Northern European	26	0.1%
Norwegian	376	1.2%
Pennsylvania German	18	0.1%
Polish	516	1.6%
Portuguese	25	0.1%
Puerto Rican	299	0.9%
Russian	94	0.3%
Scandinavian	42	0.1%
Scotch-Irish	628	2.0%
Scottish	1,090	3.4%
Serbian	25	0.1%
Sioux	10	0.0%
Slavic	42	0.1%
Slovak	62	0.2%
Slovene	39	0.1%
South American	20	0.1%
Spaniard	33	0.1%
Spanish	35	0.1%
Sri Lankan	252	0.8%
Subsaharan African	625	1.9%
Swedish	142	0.4%
Swiss	68	0.2%
Thai	10	0.0%
Ukrainian	39	0.1%
Venezuelan	11	0.0%
Welsh	323	1.0%
West Indian	18	0.1%
Yugoslavian	13	0.0%
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Immigrants in Aiken

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aiken came from Asia (544 | 1.7%), Europe (313 | 1.0%), Latin America (256 | 0.8%), South Eastern Asia (247 | 0.8%), and Eastern Asia (227 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Aiken residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	113	0.4%
Asia	544	1.7%
Australia	15	0.1%
Brazil	14	0.0%
Cameroon	113	0.4%
Canada	112	0.4%
Caribbean	173	0.5%
Central America	40	0.1%
China	105	0.3%
Cuba	12	0.0%
Eastern Asia	227	0.7%
Eastern Europe	58	0.2%
England	11	0.0%
Europe	313	1.0%
France	22	0.1%
Germany	64	0.2%
Greece	68	0.2%
Guyana	29	0.1%
Honduras	27	0.1%
India	23	0.1%
Iran	47	0.2%
Jamaica	160	0.5%
Japan	100	0.3%
Korea	22	0.1%
Latin America	256	0.8%
Mexico	13	0.0%
Middle Africa	113	0.4%
Netherlands	47	0.2%
Northern Europe	35	0.1%
Oceania	15	0.1%
Philippines	197	0.6%
Portugal	18	0.1%
Russia	48	0.2%
Scotland	7	0.0%
Serbia	10	0.0%
South America	43	0.1%
South Central Asia	70	0.2%
South Eastern Asia	247	0.8%
Southern Europe	87	0.3%
Spain	1	0.0%
Trinidad and Tobago	1	0.0%
Vietnam	50	0.2%
Western Europe	133	0.4%
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Sex and Age in Aiken

The most populous age groups in Aiken are 65 to 69 Years (1,168 | 8.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,413 | 8.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	752 (5.1%)	665 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years	537 (3.7%)	1,006 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years	1,080 (7.4%)	751 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years	835 (5.7%)	1,026 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years	1,026 (7.0%)	1,323 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years	1,042 (7.1%)	838 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years	1,166 (8.0%)	828 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years	711 (4.9%)	890 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years	371 (2.5%)	767 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years	929 (6.4%)	870 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years	927 (6.3%)	945 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years	692 (4.7%)	1,012 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years	868 (5.9%)	1,407 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years	1,168 (8.0%)	1,413 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years	1,004 (6.9%)	1,146 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years	639 (4.4%)	1,213 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years	453 (3.1%)	520 (3.0%)
85 Years and over	415 (2.8%)	779 (4.5%)
Total	14,615 (100.0%)	17,399 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Aiken

Median Family Size in Aiken

The median family size in Aiken is 3.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,676 | 22.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (5,637 | 73.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	5,637 (73.9%)	2.95
Single Male/Father	320 (4.2%)	3.11
Single Female/Mother	1,676 (22.0%)	3.50
Total Families	7,633 (100.0%)	3.07

Median Household Size in Aiken

The median household size in Aiken is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,676 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (5,320 | 41.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	5,637 (43.5%)	2.95
Single Male/Father	320 (2.5%)	3.48
Single Female/Mother	1,676 (12.9%)	3.64
Non-family	5,320 (41.1%)	1.22
Total Households	12,953 (100.0%)	2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Aiken

Out of a total of 12,953 households in Aiken, 7,633 (58.9%) are family households, while 5,320 (41.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,157, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,451.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	4,451 (34.4%)
2-Person Households	4,157 (32.1%)	747 (5.8%)
3-Person Households	1,403 (10.8%)	38 (0.3%)
4-Person Households	1,280 (9.9%)	71 (0.5%)
5-Person Households	635 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	121 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	37 (0.3%)	13 (0.1%)
Total	7,633 (58.9%)	5,320 (41.1%)

Female Fertility in Aiken

Fertility by Age in Aiken

Average fertility rate in Aiken is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.6% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	184 (58.6%)	62.0
35 to 50 years	130 (41.4%)	50.0
Total	314 (100.0%)	48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aiken

35.7% of women with births (314) in Aiken are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.1% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	112 (60.9%)	72 (39.1%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	130 (100.0%)
Total	112 (35.7%)	202 (64.3%)

Fertility by Education in Aiken

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	39 (12.4%)	30.0
College or Associate's Degree	74 (23.6%)	32.0
Bachelor's Degree	159 (50.6%)	105.0
Graduate Degree	42 (13.4%)	54.0
Total	314 (100.0%)	48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aiken

64.3% of women with births in Aiken are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	39 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	41 (55.4%)	33 (44.6%)
Bachelor's Degree	29 (18.2%)	130 (81.8%)
Graduate Degree	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (35.7%)	202 (64.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Aiken

Employment by Class of Employer in Aiken

Among the 14,082 employed individuals in Aiken, private company employees (9,162 | 65.1%), local government employees (1,294 | 9.2%), and state government employees (982 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	9,162	65.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	597	4.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	498	3.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations	799	5.7%
Local Government Employees	1,294	9.2%
State Government Employees	982	7.0%
Federal Government Employees	750	5.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	14,082	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Aiken

According to the labor force statistics for Aiken, out of the total population over 16 years of age (26,946), 55.0% or 14,820 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 578 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.0% or 1,730 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.9% or 223 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	382 (24.1%)	40 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years	2,004 (85.3%)	124 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years	1,730 (92.0%)	223 (12.9%)
30 to 34 Years	1,623 (81.4%)	11 (0.7%)
35 to 44 Years	2,468 (90.1%)	20 (0.8%)
45 to 54 Years	2,981 (81.2%)	140 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years	1,200 (70.4%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	1,163 (51.1%)	7 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years	1,074 (22.7%)	13 (1.2%)
75 Years and over	193 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14,820 (55.0%)	578 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aiken

According to labor force statistics for Aiken, 78.3% of individuals (11,168) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,263) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 402 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.8% or 4,635 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 303 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	603 (60.3%)	55 (5.5%)
High School Diploma	2,599 (70.2%)	44 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree	3,325 (81.2%)	373 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	4,635 (84.8%)	38 (0.7%)
Total	11,168 (78.3%)	513 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Aiken

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aiken are Community & Social Service (2,117 | 14.9%), Management (1,663 | 11.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,372 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,209 | 8.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (955 | 6.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aiken, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.8%), and Management (64.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (89.3%), Education Instruction & Library (84.7%), and Community & Social Service (81.4%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	1,074 (64.6%)	589 (35.4%)
Business & Financial	353 (54.5%)	295 (45.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	917 (75.8%)	292 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics	265 (64.5%)	146 (35.5%)
Architecture & Engineering	531 (89.1%)	65 (10.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	121 (59.9%)	81 (40.1%)
Community & Social Service	393 (18.6%)	1,724 (81.4%)
Education, Arts & Media	39 (10.7%)	325 (89.3%)
Legal Services & Support	89 (37.1%)	151 (62.9%)
Education Instruction & Library	210 (15.3%)	1,162 (84.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	55 (39.0%)	86 (61.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	279 (29.2%)	676 (70.8%)
Health Technologists	176 (26.6%)	487 (73.5%)
Total (Category)	3,016 (45.8%)	3,576 (54.2%)
Total (Overall)	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Aiken are Food Preparation & Serving (1,105 | 7.8%), Security & Protection (608 | 4.3%), Law Enforcement (456 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (436 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (337 | 2.4%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Aiken, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (95.9%), Firefighting & Prevention (84.9%), and Security & Protection (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (73.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (37.9%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	436 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	421 (69.2%)	187 (30.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention	129 (84.9%)	23 (15.1%)
Law Enforcement	292 (64.0%)	164 (36.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	686 (62.1%)	419 (37.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	211 (95.9%)	9 (4.1%)
Personal Care & Service	91 (27.0%)	246 (73.0%)
Total (Category)	1,409 (52.1%)	1,297 (47.9%)
Total (Overall)	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aiken are Sales & Related (1,363 | 9.6%), and Office & Administration (1,287 | 9.1%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	475 (34.8%)	888 (65.1%)
Office & Administration	260 (20.2%)	1,027 (79.8%)
Total (Category)	735 (27.7%)	1,915 (72.3%)
Total (Overall)	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aiken are Construction & Extraction (306 | 2.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (245 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (80 | 0.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	59 (73.8%)	21 (26.3%)
Construction & Extraction	282 (92.2%)	24 (7.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	245 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	586 (92.9%)	45 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aiken are Production (1,032 | 7.3%), Material Moving (401 | 2.8%), and Transportation (185 | 1.3%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	682 (66.1%)	350 (33.9%)
Transportation	170 (91.9%)	15 (8.1%)
Material Moving	315 (78.5%)	86 (21.4%)
Total (Category)	1,167 (72.1%)	451 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Aiken

Employment Industries in Aiken

The major employment industries in Aiken include Educational Services (1,985 | 14.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,913 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (1,578 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (1,504 | 10.6%), and Professional & Scientific (1,319 | 9.3%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Aiken

The Aiken industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (83.8%), and Educational Services (79.9%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	68 (40.2%)	101 (59.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	62 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	490 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	1,017 (67.6%)	487 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade	40 (72.7%)	15 (27.3%)
Retail Trade	694 (44.0%)	884 (56.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	334 (75.7%)	107 (24.3%)
Utilities	154 (70.0%)	66 (30.0%)
Information	65 (52.8%)	58 (47.1%)
Finance & Insurance	260 (43.4%)	339 (56.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	26 (16.3%)	134 (83.8%)
Professional & Scientific	848 (64.3%)	471 (35.7%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	31 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support	365 (66.2%)	186 (33.8%)
Educational Services	399 (20.1%)	1,586 (79.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	427 (22.3%)	1,486 (77.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	139 (64.6%)	76 (35.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services	799 (62.8%)	474 (37.2%)
Public Administration	574 (54.9%)	472 (45.1%)
Total	6,913 (48.7%)	7,284 (51.3%)

Education in Aiken

School Enrollment in Aiken

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,515 students in Aiken are college / undergraduate (2,652 | 35.3%), middle school (1,612 | 21.4%), and elementary school (1,248 | 16.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	332	4.4%
Kindergarten	306	4.1%
Elementary School	1,248	16.6%
Middle School	1,612	21.4%
High School	1,125	15.0%
College / Undergraduate	2,652	35.3%
Graduate / Professional	240	3.2%
Total	7,515	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aiken

Out of a total of 7,515 students who are enrolled in schools in Aiken, 1,330 (17.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,185 (82.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 143 (46.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 220 (97.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	167 (53.9%)	143 (46.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old	1,364 (91.6%)	125 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	1,567 (85.6%)	264 (14.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	815 (95.1%)	42 (4.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	772 (80.4%)	188 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	933 (67.0%)	460 (33.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	349 (77.7%)	100 (22.3%)
35 Years and over	220 (97.4%)	6 (2.6%)
Total	6,185 (82.3%)	1,330 (17.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aiken

Business (2,098 | 19.7%), education (1,849 | 17.4%), engineering (1,409 | 13.2%), science & technology (898 | 8.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (710 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 10,645 individuals in Aiken who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	261	2.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	710	6.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	432	4.1%
Psychology	343	3.2%
Social Sciences	667	6.3%
Engineering	1,409	13.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies	141	1.3%
Science & Technology	898	8.4%
Business	2,098	19.7%
Education	1,849	17.4%
Literature & Languages	339	3.2%
Liberal Arts & History	442	4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts	184	1.7%
Communications	214	2.0%
Arts & Humanities	658	6.2%
Total	10,645	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Aiken

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aiken

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aiken are males with 2 vehicles (2,307, accounting for 34.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,514, making up 32.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	105 (1.6%)	375 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle	1,488 (22.2%)	1,504 (21.3%)
2 Vehicles	2,307 (34.3%)	2,514 (35.7%)
3 Vehicles	1,489 (22.2%)	1,386 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles	1,076 (16.0%)	917 (13.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	253 (3.8%)	350 (5.0%)
Total	6,718 (100.0%)	7,046 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Aiken

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aiken are 10 to 14 minutes (2,308 commuters, 17.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,226 commuters, 17.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,517 commuters, 11.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	403	3.1%
5 to 9 Minutes	1,457	11.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	2,308	17.9%
15 to 19 Minutes	2,226	17.3%
20 to 24 Minutes	1,517	11.8%
25 to 29 Minutes	782	6.1%
30 to 34 Minutes	1,371	10.6%
35 to 39 Minutes	665	5.2%
40 to 44 Minutes	400	3.1%
45 to 59 Minutes	1,217	9.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	264	2.1%
90 or more Minutes	262	2.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Aiken

The most common commute times in Aiken are 10 to 14 minutes (1,212 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,401 commuters, 21.7%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	110 (1.7%)	293 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes	583 (9.1%)	874 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes	1,212 (18.9%)	1,096 (17.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	825 (12.9%)	1,401 (21.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes	818 (12.8%)	699 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	454 (7.1%)	328 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes	813 (12.7%)	558 (8.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes	210 (3.3%)	455 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	230 (3.6%)	170 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes	886 (13.8%)	331 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes	191 (3.0%)	73 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes	79 (1.2%)	183 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aiken

The most frequent times of departure to work in Aiken are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,231, 19.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,102, 17.1%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	382 (6.0%)	52 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	326 (5.1%)	174 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	411 (6.4%)	215 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	1,231 (19.2%)	458 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	323 (5.0%)	396 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	850 (13.3%)	1,102 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	872 (13.6%)	928 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	456 (7.1%)	650 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	123 (1.9%)	314 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	233 (3.6%)	400 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	162 (2.5%)	240 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	73 (1.1%)	52 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	387 (6.0%)	827 (12.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	582 (9.1%)	653 (10.1%)
Total	6,411 (100.0%)	6,461 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Aiken

Occupancy by Ownership in Aiken

Of the total 12,953 dwellings in Aiken, owner-occupied units account for 8,917 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,036 (31.2%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	8,917	68.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	4,036	31.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units	12,953	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Aiken

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	4,451	34.4%
2-Person Household	4,904	37.9%
3-Person Household	1,441	11.1%
4+ Person Household	2,157	16.7%
Total Housing Units	12,953	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aiken

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	2,615 (58.8%)	1,836 (41.2%)
2-Person Household	3,672 (74.9%)	1,232 (25.1%)
3-Person Household	1,113 (77.2%)	328 (22.8%)
4+ Person Household	1,517 (70.3%)	640 (29.7%)
Total Housing Units	8,917 (68.8%)	4,036 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aiken

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	310 (29.7%)	735 (70.3%)
High School Diploma	1,533 (59.9%)	1,027 (40.1%)
College/Associate Degree	2,040 (65.8%)	1,059 (34.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	5,034 (80.6%)	1,215 (19.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aiken

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	2,167	16.7%
35 to 44 Years	1,635	12.6%
45 to 54 Years	1,914	14.8%
55 to 64 Years	2,280	17.6%
65 to 74 Years	2,720	21.0%
75 to 84 Years	1,597	12.3%
85 Years and Over	640	4.9%
Total	12,953	100.0%

Housing Finances in Aiken

Median Income by Occupancy in Aiken

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	8,917 (68.8%)	$83,910
Renter-Occupied	4,036 (31.2%)	$34,849
Average	12,953 (100.0%)	$65,712

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aiken

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	130 (1.5%)	304 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999	91 (1.0%)	417 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999	215 (2.4%)	434 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999	142 (1.6%)	224 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999	194 (2.2%)	146 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999	724 (8.1%)	508 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	808 (9.1%)	421 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,599 (17.9%)	688 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,206 (13.5%)	387 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,469 (16.5%)	310 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more	2,339 (26.2%)	197 (4.9%)
Total	8,917 (100.0%)	4,036 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aiken

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	694 (7.8%)	169 (4.2%)
$300 to $499	1,382 (15.5%)	214 (5.3%)
$500 to $799	1,962 (22.0%)	482 (11.9%)
$800 to $999	1,206 (13.5%)	713 (17.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	1,623 (18.2%)	1,474 (36.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	939 (10.5%)	690 (17.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	614 (6.9%)	26 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999	257 (2.9%)	47 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more	240 (2.7%)	83 (2.1%)
Total	8,917 (100.0%)	4,036 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Aiken

Housing Structures in Aiken

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	9,682	74.8%
Single Unit, Attached	734	5.7%
2 Unit Apartments	619	4.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	590	4.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	809	6.2%
10 or more Apartments	434	3.4%
Mobile Home / Other	85	0.7%
Total	12,953	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aiken

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	8,161 (84.3%)	1,521 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached	535 (72.9%)	199 (27.1%)
2 Unit Apartments	35 (5.7%)	584 (94.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	48 (8.1%)	542 (91.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	30 (3.7%)	779 (96.3%)
10 or more Apartments	23 (5.3%)	411 (94.7%)
Mobile Home / Other	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	8,917 (68.8%)	4,036 (31.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aiken

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	163 (1.8%)	108 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms	23 (0.3%)	942 (23.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms	2,201 (24.7%)	1,839 (45.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms	3,068 (34.4%)	518 (12.8%)
8 or more Rooms	3,462 (38.8%)	629 (15.6%)
Total	8,917 (100.0%)	4,036 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aiken

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	4,689 (52.6%)	693 (17.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	274 (3.1%)	149 (3.7%)
Electricity	3,859 (43.3%)	3,088 (76.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	17 (0.2%)	10 (0.3%)
Coal or co*ke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	78 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	96 (2.4%)
Total	8,917 (100.0%)	4,036 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Aiken

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	275 (3.1%)	760 (18.8%)
1 Vehicle	2,581 (28.9%)	1,955 (48.4%)
2 Vehicles	3,660 (41.0%)	790 (19.6%)
3 or more Vehicles	2,401 (26.9%)	531 (13.2%)
Total	8,917 (100.0%)	4,036 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Aiken

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aiken

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	3,787	5,130
Median Property Value	$255,500	$222,800
Median Household Income	$73,427	$1,495
Monthly Housing Costs	$487	$233
Real Estate Taxes	$1,176	$106

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aiken

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	165 (4.4%)	120 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999	398 (10.5%)	628 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999	1,726 (45.6%)	2,704 (52.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	1,085 (28.6%)	1,103 (21.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	280 (7.4%)	409 (8.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	53 (1.4%)	127 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more	80 (2.1%)	39 (0.8%)
Total	3,787 (100.0%)	5,130 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aiken

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	71 (1.9%)	78 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999	285 (7.5%)	150 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	304 (8.0%)	266 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	512 (13.5%)	420 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	741 (19.6%)	296 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	471 (12.4%)	858 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	559 (14.8%)	735 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more	844 (22.3%)	910 (17.7%)
Total	3,787 (100.0%)	5,130 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aiken

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	1,275 (33.7%)	90,109 (1,756.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x	753 (19.9%)	2,092 (40.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	450 (11.9%)	1,115 (21.7%)
4.0x or more	1,278 (33.8%)	460 (9.0%)
Total	3,787 (100.0%)	5,130 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aiken

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	1,208 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	1,052 (27.8%)	1,699 (33.1%)
$800 to $1,499	1,405 (37.1%)	1,688 (32.9%)
Total	3,787 (100.0%)	5,130 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Aiken

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aiken

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	1,659 (97.9%)	35 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years	4,344 (96.9%)	138 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years	2,817 (84.1%)	533 (15.9%)
26 to 34 Years	2,791 (83.8%)	541 (16.2%)
35 to 44 Years	2,479 (90.7%)	255 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years	3,413 (94.6%)	195 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years	3,788 (96.7%)	131 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years	4,614 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	3,609 (99.7%)	12 (0.3%)
Total	29,514 (94.1%)	1,840 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aiken

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	1,659 (97.9%)	35 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	4,344 (96.9%)	138 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	2,817 (84.1%)	533 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aiken

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	3,643 (88.7%)	462 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999	3,852 (90.8%)	392 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	4,616 (96.1%)	186 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,443 (93.8%)	292 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over	12,028 (96.7%)	407 (3.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aiken

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	858 (50.6%)	820 (48.4%)
6 to 18 Years	2,020 (45.1%)	2,563 (57.2%)
19 to 25 Years	197 (5.9%)	2,623 (78.3%)
25 to 34 Years	423 (12.7%)	2,381 (71.5%)
35 to 44 Years	448 (16.4%)	2,112 (77.2%)
45 to 54 Years	848 (23.5%)	2,781 (77.1%)
55 to 64 Years	932 (23.8%)	3,373 (86.1%)
65 to 74 Years	4,451 (96.5%)	3,172 (68.8%)
75 Years and over	3,609 (99.7%)	2,270 (62.7%)
Total	13,786 (44.0%)	22,095 (70.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aiken

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	182 (9.4%)	82 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years	231 (6.2%)	188 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years	571 (12.7%)	919 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years	426 (20.3%)	507 (20.1%)
75 Years and over	636 (45.3%)	1,132 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aiken

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	55 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	64 (1.7%)	9 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	197 (4.4%)	144 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years	252 (12.0%)	178 (7.1%)
75 Years and over	404 (28.7%)	444 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	106 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	15 (0.4%)	4 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years	147 (3.3%)	280 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years	49 (2.3%)	46 (1.8%)
75 Years and over	143 (10.2%)	187 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	154 (8.0%)	82 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years	195 (5.2%)	175 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years	224 (5.0%)	252 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years	39 (1.9%)	126 (5.0%)
75 Years and over	65 (4.6%)	297 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	59 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	63 (1.7%)	11 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	342 (7.6%)	575 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years	188 (9.0%)	363 (14.4%)
75 Years and over	284 (20.2%)	876 (39.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	59 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	36 (1.0%)	11 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	140 (3.1%)	182 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years	67 (3.2%)	113 (4.5%)
75 Years and over	161 (11.5%)	360 (16.3%)

Technology Access in Aiken

Computing Device Access in Aiken

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	10,258	79.2%
Smartphone	11,346	87.6%
Tablet	8,327	64.3%
No Computing Device	855	6.6%
Total	12,953	100.0%

Internet Access in Aiken

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	13	0.1%
Broadband Home	10,422	80.5%
Cellular Data Only	880	6.8%
Satellite Internet	690	5.3%
No Internet	1,307	10.1%
Total	12,953	100.0%

Aiken Summary

Geography

Aiken is located at 33°32′58″N 81°43′14″W (33.549444, -81.720556). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.8 square miles (53.8 km2), of which 20.7 square miles (53.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.43%) is water.

The city is located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina, and is situated on the fall line between the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the Piedmont. The city is located in the heart of the Sandhills region, which is known for its rolling hills and sandy soil. The city is located near the Savannah River, which forms the border between South Carolina and Georgia.

Climate

Aiken has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61.6 °F (16.4 °C). The average annual precipitation is 48.7 inches (1,240 mm).

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 30,296 people, 11,845 households, and 7,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,459.2 people per square mile (564.2/km2). There were 13,068 housing units at an average density of 629.3 per square mile (242.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

Economy

Aiken is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The city is home to several large employers, including Bridgestone, Kimberly-Clark, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.

The city is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken Technical College, and Aiken County Public Schools.

The city is also home to several cultural attractions, including the Aiken County Historical Museum, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Aiken Center for the Arts.

Conclusion

Aiken, South Carolina is a city located in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Aiken County and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Augusta, Georgia and is part of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 30,296. Aiken has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken Technical College, and Aiken County Public Schools. The city is also home to several cultural attractions, including the Aiken County Historical Museum, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Aiken Center for the Arts.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Aiken?

Per Capita income in Aiken is $40,926.

What is the Median Family Income in Aiken?

Median Family Income in Aiken is $93,666.

What is the Median Household income in Aiken?

Median Household Income in Aiken is $65,712.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Aiken?

Income or Wage Gap in Aiken is 36.3%.

Women in Aiken earn 63.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Aiken?

Family Income Deficit in Aiken is $14,743.

Families that are below poverty line in Aiken earn $14,743 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aiken?

Inequality or Gini Index in Aiken is 0.48.

What is the Total Population of Aiken?

Total Population of Aiken is 32,014.

What is the Total Male Population of Aiken?

Total Male Population of Aiken is 14,615.

What is the Total Female Population of Aiken?

Total Female Population of Aiken is 17,399.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aiken?

There are 84.00 Males per 100 Females in Aiken.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aiken?

There are 119.05 Females per 100 Males in Aiken.

What is the Median Population Age in Aiken?

Median Population Age in Aiken is 46.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Aiken

Average Family Size in Aiken is 3.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Aiken

Average Household Size in Aiken is 2.3 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Aiken?

There are 14,820 People in the Labor Forcein in Aiken.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aiken?

55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Aiken.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Aiken?

Unemployment Rate in Aiken is 3.9%.