Aiken
City in Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken is a city in Aiken County, South Carolina, with 32,025 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Warrenville, 4.5 miles W.
- 32,025residents (2020 Census)
- 515 ftelevation · 157 m
- 22.2 sq miland area · 57.5 km²
- 1,443 / sq mipopulation density
- 29801ZIP code
About Aiken
Aiken is the most populous city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. According to 2020 census, its population was 32,025, making it the 15th-most-populous city in South Carolina, and one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area.
Founded in 1835, Aiken was named after William Aiken, the president of the South Carolina Railroad. It became part of Aiken County when the county was formed in 1871. In the late 19th century, Aiken gained fame as a wintering spot for wealthy people from the Northeast. Thomas Hitchcock, Sr. and William C. Whitney established the Aiken Winter Colony. Over the years, Aiken became a winter home for many notable people, including George H. Bostwick, James B. Eustis, Madeleine Astor, William Kissam Vanderbilt, Eugene Grace (president of Bethlehem Steel), Allan Pinkerton, Senator Strom Thurmond, and W. Averell Harriman.
Aiken is home to the University of South Carolina Aiken.
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Living in Aiken
- Median household income
- $76,746
- Median home value
- $286,800
- Median rent
- $1,180/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Aiken had 32,025 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,025 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,443 per sq mi (557 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aiken at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Aiken County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,025 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.19 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5316° N, 81.7251° W |
| ZIP code | 29801 |
| Official website | cityofaikensc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4500550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aiken
- Warrenville4.5 mi W
- Gloverville5.1 mi W
- Graniteville5.4 mi NW
- Langley6.4 mi W
- Burnettown8.1 mi W
- New Ellenton8.1 mi S
- Clearwater10.9 mi W
- Beech Island11.9 mi SW
- Belvedere12.0 mi W
- Windsor12.7 mi E
- North Augusta13.3 mi W
- Murphys Estates13.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aiken
What county is Aiken in?
Aiken is in Aiken County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Aiken, SC?
32,025 people lived in Aiken at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aiken, SC?
The ZIP code of Aiken is 29801.
What is the elevation of Aiken?
515 feet (157 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aiken?
Warrenville (4.5 mi), Gloverville (5.1 mi), Graniteville (5.4 mi), Langley (6.4 mi), Burnettown (8.1 mi).
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