Demographics & People — Aiken, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,334 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~33,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.6 |
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| Total Households | 12,961 |
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| Family Households | 7,503 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5116 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,443 |
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| Black or African American | 10,400 |
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| Asian | 639 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,125 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,890 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,337 |
| American | 6,130 |
| German | 3,322 |
| English | 2,983 |
| Irish | 2,765 |
| Scottish | 1,090 |
| Italian | 1,012 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 844 |
| French (except Basque) | 645 |
Language
| English Only | 29,568 |
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| Spanish | 316 |
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| Population 5+ | 30,942 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,926 |
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| Population 18+ | 26,321 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aiken, South Carolina.
