Aiken County, SC

County

Cities in Aiken County

Neighborhoods in Aiken County

Neighborhood

Aiken, SC

Heatherwood / Sweetwater

Brookhaven Estates / Chukker Creek

Montmorenci / Crosland Park

Fairview Gardens / Mealing Heights

Silver Bluff Estates / Huntcliff

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Aiken

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.9%

Households with Children

28.1%

School Enrollment K-12

18,967

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.5%
High School / GED: 29.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.3%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 39.4%
Living Alone: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 0.9%
Black or African American: 23.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 38.8%
Puerto Rican: 16.5%
Cuban: 5.6%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 18.7%
South American: 6.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.0%
Caribbean: 1.3%
Other Black: 51.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 59.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.0%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources