Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken: city in South Carolina, United States
About
Aiken is a city located in the county of Aiken in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,524. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,121 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Aiken
| Population | 31,121 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Aiken County |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.68% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.32% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5604,-81.7196 |
| Altitude | 515 feet / 157 meters |
| Capital city | Aiken is capital of Aiken County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:45:58 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29801 |
| Population growth | 5.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Aiken is located at 33°33'38"N 81°43'10"W (33.5604200, -81.7195500).
Aiken map
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Official website of Aiken
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Aiken increased by 5.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,524 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,730 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,820 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,917 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,951 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,325 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,627 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,740 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,783 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,869 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,121 | 0.81% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Aiken
1Citizens Park
651 Old Airport Rd, Aiken, SC 29802, United States View details
Phone: +18036427761 | Website available
2Virginia Acres Park
1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Website available
3Boyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036420314 | Website available
4Aiken County Historical Museum
433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036422015 | Website available
5St. Mary Help of Christians
138 Fairfield St SE, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036494777 | Website available
Where to Eat in Aiken
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2352 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036480007 | Website available
2LongHorn Steakhouse
2480 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036485070 | Website available
3Outback Steakhouse
160 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036444031 | Website available
4Applebee's Grill + Bar
1360 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036428175 | Website available
5IHOP
180 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18032260657 | Website available
Where to Stay in Aiken
1Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Aiken, SC
3270 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036494024 | Website available
2Quality Inn & Suites
3608 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18033351983 | Website available
3Knights Inn Aiken
1850 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036486821 | Website available
4Econo Lodge
3560 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036493968 | Website available
5Hampton Inn Aiken
100 Tamil Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, United States View details
Phone: +18036482525 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Aiken
1City of Aiken Municipal Building
214 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 View details
Phone: +18036427654 | Website available
2U.S. Department of Energy Inspections
703-41A, Aiken, SC 29802, United States View details
Phone: +18037255796 | Website available
3Aiken County Visitors Center
133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036427557 | Website available
4City of Aiken Recreation Parks and Tourism Dept Administration Offices
1072 Banks Mill Rd SE, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036434779 | Website available
5US Agricultural Department
1555 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036482396 | Website available
6Aiken County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
1930 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801, United States View details
Phone: +18036427559 | Website available
People born in Aiken (66)
People born in Aiken, including jazz singer Etta Jones, All-college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman William Perry, jazz trumpet and cornet player, composer Bubber Miley, .
More notable people
- Charles Simpkins (athletics competitor) he was born in 19/10/1963
- Anna Camp (American actress and singer) she was born in 27/09/1982
- Paul Williams (boxer from the USA) he was born in 27/07/1981
- John Berry (American country musician) he was born in 14/09/1959
- Robert C. De Large (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1842
- Theodore G. Croft (American politician) he was born in 26/11/1874
- Tommy Hitchcock (American polo player) he was born in 11/02/1900
- Julia Brownley (U.S. Representative from California) she was born in 28/08/1952
- Antwaun Carter (American football player) he was born in 09/09/1981
- Matilda Evans (African-American physician in South Carolina) she was born in 13/05/1872
- Barney Chavous (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1951
- Cain Hope Felder (American theologian) he was born in 09/06/1943
- Camden Riviere (American real tennis player) he was born in 20/05/1987
- Corey Chavous (former American football safety) he was born in 15/01/1976
- D'Wayne Bates (American football player) he was born in 04/12/1975
- Dekoda Watson (gridiron football player) he was born in 03/03/1988
- Flint S. Schulhofer (American horse trainer) he was born in 30/05/1926
- Gamel Woolsey (American writer) she was born in 28/05/1895
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Aiken, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457998 | Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering | Aiken (SC) | 29801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Aiken, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Aiken.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken Post Office | Aiken (SC) | 29801 |
Other cities in Aiken County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aiken County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Aiken distances to largest South Carolina cities