Aiken County, South Carolina
Aiken County: county in South Carolina, United States
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Aiken County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 160,099 and a population density of 57 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 172,895 inhabitants. Its county seat is Aiken. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Aiken County at a glance
Aiken County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
AikenPopulation 31,121
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Quick Facts about Aiken County
| Population | 172,895 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username | aikencountygov |
| Area | 2798 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5444,-81.6347 |
| Named for | William Aiken |
| Altitude | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Capital | Aiken |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:02:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 62 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Aiken County is located at 33°32'40"N 81°38'5"W (33.5443700, -81.6347400). It has 7 neighbors: Burke County, Richmond County, Barnwell County, Edgefield County, Lexington County, Orangeburg County and Saluda County.
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The largest city of Aiken County is Aiken with a population of 31,121. Other cities include, North Augusta population 24,137, Burnettown population 2,769, New Ellenton population 2,186 and Jackson population 1,762. See all Aiken County cities & populated places.
Aiken County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aiken County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken | 31,121 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| North Augusta | 24,137 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Belvedere | 5,792 | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Gloverville | 2,831 | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Burnettown | 2,769 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Springdale | 2,732 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina |
| New Ellenton | 2,186 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Jackson | 1,762 | Town in Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Wagener | 845 | Town of the United States |
| Salley | 419 | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Perry | 250 | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Monetta | 241 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Windsor | 143 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
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Demographics
The population of Aiken County increased by 7.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 160,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 161,594 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 162,922 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 163,702 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 164,215 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 165,688 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 167,172 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 168,325 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 169,449 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 170,872 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 172,895 | 1.17% | estimation process |
People born in Aiken County (3)
People born in Aiken County, including politician Tommy Moore, Politician Zachariah Glenn Fulmer, politician Ronnie Young, .
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South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Pickens County | 127,983 | County in South Carolina, United States |